Barcelona plans friendly match in Tangier, Morocco

FC Barcelona is in the final stages of organizing a friendly match in Tangier, Morocco, scheduled for August 15. This match is intended to be part of the first team's preparations for the new football season.

The Catalan club announced after a board meeting that negotiations are in their final phase to arrange the game. While the identity of the Moroccan professional league team Barcelona will face has not yet been revealed, official details are expected in the coming days. The match is anticipated to be a significant sporting event, given Barcelona's immense popularity in Morocco.

Beyond the friendly, Barcelona's board also discussed administrative matters. These include the possibility of holding a single ordinary general assembly for delegates, consolidating agenda items from both ordinary and extraordinary meetings. The club is working to finalize the financial accounts for the 2025-2026 season and prepare the budget for 2026-2027, aiming to present all matters in a unified agenda, likely in September.

In women's football, the club is considering a friendly match for the women's team against Manchester City on August 15 in England. The board was also informed about an imminent new player signing for the first team, pending official procedures. Additionally, the board approved a project to unify the organizational structure of Barcelona Atlètic with the first team to enhance coordination.