Barcelona Set to Face River Plate in Pre-Season Friendly in Argentina

Barcelona has received an invitation to play a pre-season friendly against River Plate in Argentina as part of their preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The match is proposed to take place at the iconic Estadio Monumental, with dates suggested for either August 7th or 8th.

The Catalan club has already announced that their pre-season will kick off on July 13th, followed by a training camp in England at St. George’s Park from July 27th to August 3rd. During their time in England, Barcelona is expected to participate in two additional friendly matches.

Due to the World Cup 2026, which concludes with the final on July 19th, Barcelona will likely begin their pre-season without several key players, as many will still be engaged in international competition. The club anticipates that its players will return at staggered times based on their performance in the tournament.

This friendly match against River Plate represents an exciting opportunity for Barcelona to further their pre-season development while engaging with fans in Argentina, a country with a rich football heritage.