Barcelona and Villarreal close to staging controversial LaLiga match in United States
Fans call to ‘stop this madness’ over controversial LaLiga game
- Barcelona and Villarreal are closer to playing a LaLiga match in Miami, United States, on 20 December 2025.
- The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has approved the request and will now seek authorisation from UEFA and FIFA.
- If approved, LaLiga would become the first of Europe's 'Big Five' leagues to stage a competitive match outside its home territory.
- This development follows FIFA's recent review of rules regarding overseas matches, with a working group formed to consider a revised legal framework.
- However, supporter groups from both Barcelona and Villarreal, alongside the Spanish football supporters' association, have expressed strong opposition and threatened legal action. remarking: "stop this madness".