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49ers Players Hang out with FC Barcelona Stars

The FC Barcelona squad stopped by Levi's Stadium to hold a practice session before their July 25th matchup against Manchester United.

A meeting of five-time champions took place on Friday as the San Francisco 49ers hosted FC Barcelona at Levi's® Stadium.

The European soccer giants spent an hour practicing on the field ahead of the club's soldout match against Manchester United on Saturday. 

"It's a spectacular stadium," Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto said. "They tell me it's new and it's amazing. It's the first time I've been inside an American football ground and it'll be a pleasure to be able to play here."

After Barcelona wrapped up its preparations, three of its star players stuck around to meet up with 49ers standouts Eric Reid and Joe Staley.

Andrés Iniesta, who scored the match-winning goal for Spain in the 2010 World Cup final, joined teammates Sergio Busquets and Gerard Piqué in a photo with Reid, Staley and eight trophies (five Lombardi and the "treble" Barcelona won this year capped by its fifth Champions League victory).

The representatives from the powerhouse teams also swapped jerseys, played catch and kicked a soccer ball around.

Below are the best social media posts from the historic meeting.

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