From 10 am local time, thousands of people have flocked to "Camp Nou" to pay homage to Johan Cruyff and to bid farewell to legendary footballer. He died on Thursday aged 68 after a long struggle with cancer.
The memorial was opened by the speech of the President of Barcelona Josep Maria Bartomeu.
Bartomeu said that "these are sad days for Barcelona. We said goodbye to the teacher. We want him to get all the love it deserves. Cruyff left a great legacy. He made a revolution in world football. It is impossible to understand football without him. "
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez also expressed his condolences.
Real Madrid legend Emilio Butragueño also took a last goodbye to Johan Cruyff.
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta could not help tears.
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