"One of the traditional markers of Barcelona's pre-season is the Joan Gamper Trophy, the annual friendly hosted at the Camp Nou that has served as a curtain-raiser for the new campaign for decades. The fixture gives Hansi Flick's side a chance to fine-tune their preparations in front of their home fans before the competitive season begins."
"According to Catalunya Radio (h/t FCB World), Barcelona's strong preference for this summer's Gamper Trophy is Ajax Amsterdam. The match is expected to take place between August 12 and 15, with the La Liga season scheduled to begin on August 15. Two other options are also on the table. RB Leipzig have been considered, as has Al-Ahly, though there is some ambiguity surrounding which Al-Ahly is being referenced, with both the Egyptian club and the Saudi club sharing the same name."
"For now, Ajax remains the option Barcelona are pushing for, and a final decision is expected in the coming weeks as logistical planning for the new season continues to take shape. The Gamper Trophy will serve as the culmination of a busy pre-season schedule. The report adds that Barcelona will not embark on a summer tour this year. Instead, the club are planning a training camp in Birmingham, England, from July 27 to August 4."
"During the camp, Barcelona are expected to play one or two friendlies, with at least one against an English club, which may require travel within England during that period. Upon returning from Birmingham on August 4, the club are planning two further friendlies. One could to take place in Morocco, while the other is a highly lucrative fixture against Liverpool in Kenya, from which Barcelona could earn between €4 and €5 million in revenue alone."
Barcelona preparations for the new season are underway as the La Liga title race nears its end. The Joan Gamper Trophy at Camp Nou is expected to serve as a pre-season curtain-raiser, with Barcelona aiming to play Ajax Amsterdam between August 12 and 15, just before the La Liga season begins on August 15. RB Leipzig and Al-Ahly are also considered, though the specific Al-Ahly club is unclear. Barcelona will not take a summer tour. Instead, the club plans a training camp in Birmingham from July 27 to August 4, including one or two friendlies, at least one against an English club. After returning on August 4, two more friendlies are planned, one in Morocco and another against Liverpool in Kenya, potentially generating €4 to €5 million.
Read at Barca Universal
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]