Overview
- LaLiga set Villarreal’s home fixture against Barcelona for Dec. 20 at Miami’s 65,000‑capacity Hard Rock Stadium after UEFA granted one‑off permission.
- Ticket presale registration is open, with general sales scheduled to begin on Oct. 22.
- Villarreal season‑ticket holders will have travel to Miami covered, and those who do not go will receive a 30% season‑ticket discount.
- LaLiga cites pending formal sign‑offs from U.S. Soccer, CONCACAF and FIFA as near‑formalities following the UEFA decision.
- Opposition continues from fan groups, Real Madrid, Spain’s players’ union and some players, with Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong criticizing the fairness and travel burden; UEFA also allowed AC Milan–Como in Perth on an exceptional basis.