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14 Aug 2025, 13:11

They plan to hold the match Real Madrid - Barcelona in the USA

  • The match Real Madrid - Barcelona will take place in the USA in June 2025
  • The decision was made in response to protests from Real and fans
  • Financial gains for the clubs could be significant

At the beginning of June 2025 in Miami, at the Hard Rock Stadium, there will be a match between the teams Real Madrid and Barcelona. This event will be the first official football match of La Liga to be held outside Europe. The decision to hold the game was made by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on September 10, 2025.

This initiative has sparked a super clash among fans and football organizations. Real Madrid has already expressed protest, stating that holding the match threatens the sporting integrity and puts the competitiveness of the league under suspicion. Many stakeholders believe that moving matches for commercial purposes is unacceptable.

However, for Real Madrid and Barcelona, such an event could be profitable. Both teams could receive significant financial gains: according to estimates, clubs receive between 5 to 6 million euros per match. Real Madrid also proposes seasonal or annual subscriptions without restrictions for fans traveling to the USA.

Many fans are skeptical about the idea of holding matches outside Europe, citing that it undermines the connection between clubs and their traditional fanbases. Many believe that football should remain close to its roots.

Tags: Sport/Football/La Liga (Spanish league)

Articles on this topic:

  • www.nytimes.com - What readers think about Villarreal-Barcelona being played in the U.S.
  • edition.cnn.com - Why is a Spanish soccer match set to be held in the US so controversial?