11 Aug 2025, 18:34
The match between Barcelona and Villarreal is scheduled to take place in the USA
- The Villarreal - Barcelona match may take place in the USA.
- An application for the match to be held will be submitted to UEFA and FIFA.
- This could be the first official match of the league to take place outside Europe.
The Spanish football federation has approved the transfer of the match between Villarreal and Barcelona to the USA. The game is scheduled for December 20, 2025, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. This could be the first match of the European league to take place outside the continent.
The decision was made on September 11, 2025, and now the federation will submit a request to UEFA and FIFA for obtaining permission to hold the match in the USA. This match is scheduled for the 17th round of La Liga, which was originally planned to be held at the Villarreal stadium.
This initiative is part of a long-term plan by La Liga to popularize football in other countries. Previously, attempts to hold matches in the USA encountered opposition from players and fans. However, similar matches have already been held in other leagues, such as the Italian Supercup.
Tags: USA/Sport/Football/La Liga (Spanish league)