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Barcelona Leaning Toward Morocco for December Friendly, Peru Likely Pushed to 2026

Logistics and player rest rules make a short Morocco trip more workable as the club nears a decision.

Overview

  • Reports from Spain say Barcelona now views a December match in Morocco as the most viable option due to same-day travel feasibility.
  • AFE-mandated rest days and an early January league game against Espanyol complicate scheduling a longer trip to Lima in the December window.
  • Club officials have consulted LaLiga, the Spanish federation and the players' union to verify Christmas vacation and rest requirements.
  • Both proposals are described as financially strong, with the Peru offer reportedly worth about 7–8 million, and the intent is to accept both by playing Peru at a later date.
  • A Peruvian journalist reports Barcelona asked for more time as it explores moving a Villarreal fixture, with a Lima friendly eyed for February 2026 if December proves unworkable.