Barcelona, champion of all women's football competitions in the 2025/26 season, including the Champions League, has confirmed Brighton as their opponent for the Joan Gamper Trophy. The match is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026.
The women's Joan Gamper Trophy began in 2021, and this game will be part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming season under coach Pere Romeu. The squad will see significant changes as Alexia Putellas, Ona Batlle, Mapi León, and likely Salma Paralluelo have departed or are expected to depart.
Tactically, this match is intriguing due to Barcelona’s restructured defense and midfield. Observers will watch how the team adapts to the loss of key players and which playing style Pere Romeu will employ. Brighton will have the chance to test themselves against one of the world’s strongest women's teams.
For Barcelona, this game is both a season opener and a reaffirmation of their dominant status in women’s football. Facing a club from the English Super League also highlights the growing international competitiveness in the sport.
