Spanish football is taking a big step by moving across the ocean. The Royal Spanish Football Federation has given the green light for Barcelona and Villarreal to play their LaLiga match in Miami this December. This decision has been in the works for almost ten years and marks an exciting moment for fans!
When and Where the Match Will Happen
The RFEF board decided on Monday that the 17th game of the season would be played on December 20 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. This decision marks an important moment, as it will be the first time in history that the competition is held outside of its home country.
UEFA and FIFA Approval Required
The proposal is now on its way to UEFA, the organisation that oversees soccer in Europe, and it will need to get final approval from FIFA, which is the global governing body for the sport. This is the last step in achieving LaLiga President Javier Tebas’ ambitious plan to bring soccer into the American market.
RFEF’s Official Statement on the Miami Match
The RFEF’s Board of Directors convened on August 11, 2025, to respond to a request from Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona. They asked to hold their match on matchday 17 of the season in the United States. This was shared in an official statement from the RFEF.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation will ask UEFA for permission to hold a match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on December 20, 2025. This request is the initial step towards receiving FIFA approval.
LaLiga’s Decade-Long Push for Global Expansion
LaLiga has been working for nearly ten years to expand its reach beyond Spain, similar to what the NFL and NBA have done to grow their audiences in other countries. They aim to connect with fans around the world and increase their popularity in new markets.
Girona vs. Barcelona and Other Near-Misses
In the 2018-19 season, Tebas made an initial effort to hold a soccer match between Girona and Barcelona in the United States, but the plan never came to fruition.
Last season, there was a close call with a match between Barcelona and Atletico. It almost happened, but the organisers of LaLiga decided to postpone it at the last moment to make sure the event was better planned.
A New Era for Spanish Football in America
Now that the obstacles have been removed and disputes have been settled, the upcoming match between Villarreal and Barcelona seems ready to kick off an exciting new chapter for Spanish football in the United States.
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