Overview
- Barcelona confirmed its departure to Japan to face Vissel Kobe after settling disputes with the event organizer.
- The club had initially canceled the July 25 test over serious contract violations before resolving the issues two days later.
- Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen will remain home for back surgery while new signing Marcus Rashford joins the squad in Asia.
- After the Japan fixture, Barcelona will take on FC Seoul on July 31 and Daegu FC on August 4 in South Korea.
- The team will return to Spain to prepare for its La Liga opener against RCD Mallorca on August 16.