FC Barcelona continues shaping coach Hansi Flick’s pre-season program. Following a promising first training match against Europa, the squad traveled to England to start their training camp at St George’s Park.
During the camp, the German coach will focus on improving the team’s physical condition and tactical understanding in a pivotal period before the new season begins.
Off the pitch, Barcelona is finalizing its pre-season schedule. According to journalist Achraf Ben Ayad, the club is exploring the possibility of arranging an additional friendly match in Morocco ahead of La Liga’s start.
This potential fixture carries both sporting and commercial significance. Barcelona has a considerable fanbase across North Africa, and playing in Morocco would strengthen the club’s international presence while generating additional revenue.
No details about the opponent or exact date have been disclosed yet. Both the sporting department and the commercial team are working to find a spot within an already demanding schedule. Discussions will continue in the coming days.
Confirmed fixtures include friendlies in England against Birmingham City on July 31 and Preston North End on August 3. Following these, the team will travel to Italy for a triangular tournament in Udine on August 8, where they will face Nottingham Forest and Udinese. Before the competitive season starts, the club will host the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 19 against Egypt’s Al Ahly.
The traveling party to England includes almost every available first-team player, plus many academy prospects. Notable names include new signing Karim Adeyemi, Ronald Araujo, who returned after the World Cup, and Fermin Lopez, who is recovering but remains integrated with the group.
Frenkie de Jong and Marc-André ter Stegen have also traveled despite their respective situations. Meanwhile, Raphinha is expected to join later this week after finishing his holiday.
