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Amanda Langell

RFEF Approves Historic Plans for 2025–26 La Liga Match in United States

Fans in the United States might be able to watch Barcelona take on Villarreal in person. | IMAGO/NurPhoto

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) took the first step in bringing Barcelona’s December clash with Villarreal to the United States.

The RFEF Board of Directors approved the plans to host the La Liga fixture at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday, Dec. 20. The Spanish FA will now pass the request on to UEFA and subsequently FIFA with the hopes of receiving the necessary authorization to officially relocate the match.

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