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RFEF Sends Villarreal-Barcelona Miami Match Bid to UEFA

UEFA must now review the RFEF’s request for a December fixture at Hard Rock Stadium, triggering appeals from Real Madrid, player representatives and fans seeking to halt the move.

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

  • The RFEF board approved elevating a joint request from Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona to UEFA to host their J17 match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on December 20, 2025.
  • Villarreal pledged to cover free travel and match tickets for season-ticket holders who choose to attend in Miami or to grant a 20% season-ticket refund to those who stay behind.
  • Real Madrid C.F. formally opposed the proposal, urging UEFA, FIFA and the Spanish sports authority to block the move on grounds of competitive integrity and lack of club consultation.
  • The players’ union AFE and several team captains joined fan associations in voicing objections over logistical burdens and the alteration of home-away reciprocity.
  • Next steps require UEFA to decide by late November, after which the U.S. Soccer Federation and CONCACAF must be notified and FIFA will conduct the final regulatory review.