They came, they won & they conquered...

Kolkata: Former Argentina striker Javier Saviola sizzled with a crisp goal and his trademark runs as FC Barcelona Legends enthralled the motley crowd at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan by thrashing Mohun Bagan Legends 6-0 in an exhibition game here on Friday.

The team also had Edmilson and Juliano Belletti, both World Cup winners in 2002, Simao Sabrosa and Jari Littmanen.

Saviola got the 25,000 odd spectators going with a goal in the first seven minutes.

Rolling back the years, Saviola, who shared a World Cup campaign with Lionel Messi in 2006, rifled home a magnificent side volley to open the floodgates for Barcelona.

A popular figure during his playing days for Barcelona between 2001-2007, the crowd started chanting Saviola's name after the goal.

There were also chants of 'Barca Barca' reverberating around the stadium which wore a festive look less than a month to the Durga Puja festival. Saviola showed glimpses of his renowned pace and dribbling skills after the goal before the 2004 Copa America finalist was substituted shortly after the half hour mark.