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LaLiga Sets Villarreal–Barcelona for Miami on Dec. 20 in First Overseas League Match

UEFA issued an exceptional waiver as LaLiga pushes U.S. expansion, with final approvals from U.S. and global federations still 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

  • Pre-sale registration is open, with a ticket pre-sale on October 21 and general on-sale on October 22 for the 65,000-seat Hard Rock Stadium.
  • Final formal clearances have yet to be issued by the U.S. Soccer Federation, CONCACAF and FIFA, according to league statements.
  • Villarreal season-ticket holders will have travel to Miami covered if they attend, or can opt for a 30% discount on their season pass.
  • Opposition persists from Real Madrid, the AFE players’ union and supporter groups, with Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong criticizing the move on competitive and travel grounds, while some Villarreal players have voiced support.
  • A long-running commercial push involving promoter Relevent and a legal settlement helped enable the game abroad, with reports indicating Barcelona could earn roughly €5–6 million from the fixture.