Barcelona are looking to make up for the disappointment that was last season, but before the next campaign begins, the Blaugrana head off for the pre-season.
The Blaugrana will play some big clubs, including Real Madrid, in the International Champions Cup. The Catalan giants will then face Los Blancos again in the Spanish Super Cup, but they must hold the Joan Gamper Cup Trophy final before that.
Here’s everything you need to know about Barcelona’s pre-season.
What dates: Some of the matches are scheduled to kick-off late in USA. This means during early morning hours in the UK. See below for accurate kick-off times and dates in USA and UK.
Who are the opponents: The Blaugrana will face Juventus, Man United, and Real Madrid in the International Champions Cup – at the MetLife Stadium, FedExField, and Hard Rock Stadium. Finally, Barcelona will take on Chapecoense at Camp Nou.
When and where can I watch Barcelona’s pre-season matches?
Juventus vs. Barcelona at 15:00 PT / 18:00 ET / 23:00 BST on July 22
In the USA on ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPN Deportes+ USA, ESPN Deportes USA, WatchESPN, ESPN
In the UK on Premier Sports
Barcelona vs. Man United at 16:30 PT / 19:30 ET on July 26 – 00:30 BST on July 27 in the UK
In the USA on ESPN Deportes+ USA, ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPN Deportes USA, ESPN2 USA, WatchESPN
In the UK on MUTV
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona at 16:30 PT / 19:30 ET on July 29 – 00:30 BST on July 30 in the UK
In the USA on ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPN2 USA, ESPN Deportes+ USA, ESPN, WatchESPN, ESPN Deportes USA
In the UK on Premier Sports
Barcelona vs. Chapecoense at 11:30 PT / 14:00 ET / 19:30 BST on August 7
Fans in USA and the UK can follow this game on Radio Barca
Which new Barcelona signings will make their debut?
No major signings have arrived at Camp Nou so far, with Nelson Semedo being the Blaugrana’s biggest acquisition so far. The defender, alongside the returning Gerard Deulofeu, is expected to play in Barcelona’s USA tour.
Ernesto Valverde has named all but a few of his star names in the squad for the International Champions Cup, taking Suarez, Neymar, and the newly-marries Messi to the States.
Who will be absent from Barcelona’s pre-season squad?
Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and Andre Gomes are the only two big absentees from Barcelona’s squad due to their participation in the FIFA Confederations Cup.
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