11 photographs of Derry City versus the greats: Barcelona 2003

In August 2003 the mighty Barcelona arrived at the Brandywell for a challenge match against Derry City.

By Kevin Mullan

12th Jan 2023, 6:05pm

The side featured some of the all-time greats, including Xavi Hernández, Andrés Iniesta and Carlos Puyol, who would go on to win every major honour in the global game.

Derry were beaten 5-0 on the day but what an occasion.

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1. Ronaldinho and Xavier Hernández meet young Derry fans.

Ronaldinho and Xavier Hernández meet young Derry fans.

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2. Ronaldinho with John Hume

Ronaldinho with John Hume

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3. Carlos Puyol and Xavi Hernández

Carlos Puyol and Xavi Hernández

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4. Garvan O'Doherty meets Frank Rijkaard

Garvan O'Doherty meets Frank Rijkaard

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