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Thousands watch Cardiff's Champions League legends match

Football legends on floating pitch attract crowds to Cardiff Bay

Fifteen thousand people descended on Cardiff Bay to watch football legends play on a floating pitch ahead of Saturday's Champions League final.

Former Real Madrid and Barcelona midfielder Luis Figo, ex-Juventus star David Trezeguet and Brazil legend Cafu were among those in the squads.

Real Madrid great Emilio Butragueno and Dutchman Ruud Gullit were the managers.

The match, which kicked off at 16:00 BST, saw Gullit's men beat Butragueno's All-Stars 18-12.

News imageLegends match on the floating pitch in Cardiff Bay
Sisters Natasha and Emma Bishop said it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to watch the stars play
News imageReal Madrid fan Sebastian Gomez from Columbia
Real Madrid fan Sebastian Gomez from Columbia said he was a "huge Real Madrid fan so had to come"
News imageCrowds watch the match
Some people will do anything for a good view
News imageThiago Di Blasi
Thiago Di Blasi has come from Brazil to watch the final
News imageFriends George Kunya and Zoltan Eleres from Budapest, Hungary
Friends George Kunya and Zoltan Eleres from Budapest, Hungary, may not be on speaking terms at the final as they both support rival teams
News imageRain failed to dampen spirits
The rain failed to dampen people's spirits
News imageJavier Martin (l) Matt thorpe (c) and Rhys Brooks (r)
Javier Martin (left) said he had been to the finals in London and Lisbon but "this is the best set up, it's a good atmosphere"