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LaLiga Seeks UEFA and FIFA Approval for Miami Villarreal–Barcelona Match

LaLiga anticipates a UEFA and FIFA decision by the end of September on the Spanish federation’s approval for a December match at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Overview

  • The Royal Spanish Football Federation has for the first time approved Villarreal’s final 2025 home fixture against Barcelona to be held in Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.
  • LaLiga president Javier Tebas said he is convinced the match will go ahead and expects UEFA and FIFA to rule on the proposal by the end of September.
  • Real Madrid and many Spanish clubs and managers have lobbied UEFA and FIFA to reject the overseas fixture over concerns about competitive fairness.
  • Key operational issues—including scheduling around NFL events, player welfare protocols, insurance coverage and revenue-sharing arrangements—have yet to be finalized.
  • Critics warn that exporting a regular-season match could entrench Barcelona and Real Madrid’s financial dominance and widen revenue disparities across LaLiga.