La Presidency of Barcelona FC, Joan Laporta, expresses readiness for staging a competitive La Liga match in the United States.
FC Barcelona and La Liga Eye Historic US Match
FC Barcelona's stance on playing an official La Liga match in the United States next season has shifted, with the club potentially hosting a home fixture against Villarreal in the U.S. in December 2025.
In an exclusive development, La Liga, led by president Javier Tebas, is actively exploring the possibility of staging a match outside Spain. Tebas has expressed a keen interest in hosting a significant club like Barcelona in Miami, citing logistical and relational ease compared to Real Madrid.
For FC Barcelona, this move aligns with their ambitions to internationalize their fan base and commercial presence. While it may lead to a loss of matchday revenue, the gains in international brand exposure and commercial opportunities in the U.S. could be substantial. The move could also disrupt typical home match routines but open new revenue streams long term.
President Joan Laporta has stated that it would be an honour for FC Barcelona to participate in an official La Liga game in the United States. Laporta also mentioned that Marcus Rashford, who has recently joined the club on a season-long loan from Manchester United, was very committed to joining the Spanish giants.
La Liga's ambitions for this strategic step extend beyond Barcelona. It represents a major move towards expanding La Liga’s footprint in the important North American market, competing with other European leagues and U.S.-based sports for attention. Successful execution could lead to future matches being held in the U.S., creating a new model for international league play.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid has a new coach in Xabi Alonso, and the rivalry between the two clubs will continue in both domestic and European competitions next season. FC Barcelona's youth prodigy, Lamine Yamal, has recently signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him with the club until the end of the 2030-31 season. Yamal, who has been compared to Lionel Messi for his impact on the pitch and playing style, has expressed his love for the club, stating that FC Barcelona is the "club of his life."
[1] Source: CNN Sports interview with Joan Laporta and Javier Tebas.
FC Barcelona's potential US match against Villarreal in December 2025 is part of their ambition to internationalize their football sport presence, aligning with La Liga's strategy to expand their footprint in the North American market and compete with other European leagues and U.S.-based sports for attention.
