Fans were left emotional after seeing Fernando Torres and Robin van Persie meet on the touchline during Feyernoord's Uefa Youth League clash against Atletico Madrid. The former Premier League stars, who used to terrorise defences in England's top flight, are now making their own way as coaches.

Former Premier League Stars

Fernando Torres, left, and Robin van Persie, right, met for the first time as managers. The two are former stars of the Premier League, where they made a name for themselves by smashing in goals across Europe.

Coaching Their Boyhood Clubs' U19 Teams

Van Persie and Torres are both in charge of their boyhood clubs' U19 teams. Their reunion on the touchline left fans feeling nostalgic as they reminisced about the two players' illustrious careers on the pitch.

Fans' Reactions

Fans took to social media to express their emotions about the meeting between Torres and Van Persie. One fan said, "I really miss these two players on the pitch," while another commented, "How time flies... what we were watching are now memories. Please! Take me back."

Torres Comes Out on Top

Torres, 39, came out on the winning team as Iker Luque Sierra netted the only goal of the game. Van Persie, 40, made his name in English football at Arsenal before joining Manchester United and winning the Premier League title in his first season at Old Trafford.

Retirement and Coaching Careers

Since retiring in 2019, Van Persie has been working at Feyenoord as a coach, starting as the assistant manager before taking on roles with the youth teams. Torres, on the other hand, retired in 2019 and took up his current role at Atletico in 2021. He has also undergone a massive body transformation, now boasting the muscles of a bodybuilder.