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Barcelona, Spain – August 7, 2024 – FC Barcelona will face a team from Italy in the 58th edition of the Joan Gamper trophy on Sunday, august 10th at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The match will also serve as a showcase for young talents like Nico Paz and potentially Cesc Fàbregas,both vying for a prominent role in the upcoming season.
Following the Gamper Trophy, Barcelona will begin their 2024-2025 LaLiga campaign with an away match against Real Mallorca at the Estadi de Son Moix on August 16th. This match marks the start of their defense of the LaLiga title won under former manager Xavi Hernández, a title they will aim to revalidate under the new leadership of Hansi flick.
The upcoming season places significant emphasis on Barcelona’s performance in the UEFA Champions League. The club finished the 2023-2024 Champions League season in the quarter-finals, losing to Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona will be looking to improve upon this result and advance further in the competition, aiming for their sixth Champions League title, last won in 2015.
The Joan Gamper Trophy, an annual friendly match, traditionally serves as Barcelona’s pre-season curtain-raiser and a tribute to club founder Joan Gamper. The opponent from Italy has yet to be officially announced, but reports suggest it will be a Serie A club. The Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, with a capacity of 55,973, will host the match as Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium undergoes renovations expected to be completed by the 2026-2027 season.
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