‘Los Blancos’’ squad included Francisco Pavon, Rubén González, José Capdevila, Carlos Aranda and Antonio Núñez, while the legendary former Madrid and Spain-striker Emilio ‘The Vulture’ Butragueño, travelled to Derry.
The game ended 3-1 to the visitors with Aranda, Capdevila and Núñez scoring for Madrid and Tommy McCallion converting a penalty for Derry in the 89th minute.
Here is a selection of photos from the glamour friendly.
45. Tommy McCallion converts a penalty against Real Madrid in the 89th minute of Derry City's friendly with the Spanish giants in 2001.
Tommy McCallion converts a penalty against Real Madrid in the 89th minute of Derry City's friendly with the Spanish giants in 2001. Photo: Archive
46. Tommy McCallion's penalty nestles in the back of the Real Madrid net.
Tommy McCallion's penalty nestles in the back of the Real Madrid net. Photo: Archive
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