‘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.
29. John Hume walks onto the pitch ahead of Derry City's glamour friendly against Real Madrid.
John Hume walks onto the pitch ahead of Derry City's glamour friendly against Real Madrid. Photo: Archive
30. An amused Diego Arroyo as a canine pitch invader makes its way across the Brandywell turf.
An amused Diego Arroyo as a canine pitch invader makes its way across the Brandywell turf. Photo: Archive
31. Stephen Parkhouse wins an aerial challenge.
Stephen Parkhouse wins an aerial challenge. Photo: Archive
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