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RFEF Approves Villarreal–Barcelona Match in Miami, Seeks UEFA Sign-Off

UEFA’s forthcoming decision will determine whether the match advances to CONCACAF, US Soccer, then to FIFA for final approval.

Cardona y Lamine en un partido entre el Villarreal y el Barça.
Lamine Yamal y Yeremy Pino, en el Barça-Villarreal disputado en Montjuïc la pasada temporada.
Florentino: Lucas representa el espejo en el que deben mirarse los canteranos de esta casa.
El Real Madrid se pronunció en contra del partido que planea LaLiga entre Barcelona y Villarreal en Miami. (Foto: Reuters)

Overview

  • On August 11, the RFEF board voted to relocate the December 20 jornada 17 fixture between Villarreal and Barcelona from La Cerámica to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami and formally sent the request to UEFA.
  • Real Madrid, the players’ union AFE and fan groups have submitted formal objections, arguing the proposal disrupts home-away reciprocity and was approved without proper club or player consultation.
  • Both Villarreal and Barcelona support the move, with Villarreal pledging free travel and match entry for its season-ticket holders or a 20% subscription discount for those who do not attend.
  • Media reports suggest Barcelona could receive €5–6 million for participating and Villarreal would secure a larger payment to offset lost gate revenue, though neither club has confirmed figures.
  • Under FIFA’s international match regulations, UEFA must rule by late November before CONCACAF, US Soccer and FIFA grant the final clearance needed to stage the game in the United States.