Ronaldinho could not save Barcelona legends from 3-0 thrashing in Zambia

A loud and animated crowd nearly packed the Heroes Stadium in Lusaka to capacity for an exhibition game between Barcelona and Zambia legends.

Before the game, Zambia's president, Hakainde Hichilema, met the 2012 AFCON side and former Barça players.

Following the kickoff, the Barça Legends team had control, but the host team had better opportunities and capitalized by going ahead thanks to Collins Mbesuma. 

Every move Ronaldinho made was met with applause, and he nearly scored on a rebound of his own free kick. 

As the Zambian team took the lead into halftime, he also produced a strong cross that Kluivert met with his head. However, the home team's goalkeeper was equal to both of Kluivert's attempts.

After the half, it was much of the same, with the Barça Legends team controlling play but unable to score. 

When James Chamanga beat Guzmán with a thunderous strike to make it 2-0, the crowd went crazy. 

During the game's closing minutes, it appeared as though the visitors might score again, but Clifford Mulenga scored for the previous African champions to make the score 3-0.

The legends of Barcelona include former players such as Sergi, Gabri, Edmilson, Mendieta, Giovanni, Saviola, and Ronaldinho.