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LaLiga Confirms Villarreal–Barcelona Will Be Played in Miami on Dec. 20, Marking a European First

UEFA granted an exceptional waiver; final sign-offs by FIFA and U.S. bodies remain pending.

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El encuentro se disputará en diciembre. Foto: Especial GH.
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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Overview

  • Hard Rock Stadium in Miami will host Villarreal vs. Barcelona on December 20, the first official European league match staged outside its home country.
  • UEFA reluctantly approved the relocation as a one-off exception, with FIFA, CONCACAF and U.S. Soccer still expected to complete procedural approvals.
  • Pre-sale registration is open at LALIGAMIAMI.com, with general ticket sales scheduled to begin on October 22.
  • Villarreal season-ticket holders will have travel covered if they attend, or receive a 30% season-ticket discount if they do not travel.
  • Fan groups, Spain’s AFE players’ union and Real Madrid have opposed the move on integrity and fan-access grounds, and Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong has criticized the impact on players and competitive balance.