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LaLiga Confirms Villarreal–Barcelona to Be Played in Miami on Dec. 20

UEFA granted exceptional clearance for the U.S. fixture, with remaining approvals described as procedural.

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Soccer Football - Spain's Football Federation elects a new president - Ciudad del Futbol, Las Rozas, Spain - December 16, 2024 LaLiga president Javier Tebas speaks to the media REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
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El Villarreal vs. Barcelona del 20 de diciembre será en Miami.

Overview

  • Hard Rock Stadium will host the first official European league match staged outside its home country when Villarreal face Barcelona.
  • Pre-sale registration is open now, with presale set for October 21 and general ticket sales on October 22.
  • LaLiga says the move advances its U.S. growth plans after UEFA allowed the game on an exceptional basis, also citing Serie A’s Milan–Como in Perth.
  • Villarreal season-ticket holders will receive free travel and tickets if they attend, or a 30% season-ticket discount if they do not travel.
  • Opposition from Real Madrid, the AFE players’ union and fan groups continues, while LaLiga notes formal sign-offs from U.S. Soccer, CONCACAF and FIFA are still pending.