Barcelona Set to Play La Liga Match in Miami: A First for Spanish Football
MIAMI,FL – In a landmark decision poised to reshape the landscape of European football,FC Barcelona is on track to play a La liga match against villarreal in Miami,Florida on December 21st. This unprecedented move, currently awaiting final approval from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) by November 30th, would mark the first time a regular season Spanish top-flight game has been held outside of Europe.
The initiative, spearheaded by Barcelona as part of a broader strategy to expand its global reach, has gained traction with the RFEF, who will discuss the proposal at a meeting on Monday. While UEFA consent is required, FIFA notification is sufficient, provided procedures are followed correctly. The game is slated to be played at Hard Rock Stadium,home of the Miami Dolphins,which boasts a capacity of 65,000.
A Winning pre-Season & Global Expansion strategy
The declaration comes as Barcelona enjoys a successful pre-season campaign under new manager Hansi Flick. The Catalan giants have secured victories in all three of their recent kind matches: a 3-1 win against Kobe, a dominant 7-3 victory over Seoul, and a 5-0 shutout of Daeg. Star striker Robert Lewandowski has found the net twice during these warm-up games, signaling a potentially strong start to the 2024/2025 La Liga season.
This move to Miami isn’t isolated. It follows FIFA’s recent approval allowing leagues to host championship matches outside their home countries.Barcelona, a club with a massive international fanbase – especially within the United States – sees this as a key opportunity to tap into new revenue streams and further solidify its brand recognition. Estimates suggest the game could generate upwards of $15 million in revenue for the club through ticket sales, sponsorships, and broadcasting rights.
La Liga Season Kick-Off & How to Follow
barcelona will begin its 2024/2025 La Liga campaign on August 16th with an away match against Mallorca (kick-off at 7:30 PM CEST). fans can follow all of Barcelona’s matches live on Sport.pl and through the sport.pl Live mobile application.
Related: Reports are also circulating regarding potential transfer moves, including talks surrounding Polish midfielder Piotr Zieliński.
