FC Barcelona has officially announced its 2025–2026 preseason schedule, with the team set to tour Asia in preparation for the upcoming campaign under head coach Hansi Flick. The Catalan giants will play three international friendlies in Japan and South Korea before kicking off their La Liga season against Mallorca on August 16.
The preseason matches are designed to help players regain match fitness, integrate new signings, and fine-tune tactical systems ahead of a season where expectations are sky-high both domestically and in Europe.
Barcelona’s Preseason Fixtures in Asia
Barcelona’s tour will begin in Japan, followed by two friendlies in South Korea:
- Vissel Kobe vs Barcelona – Sunday, July 27, at 7:00 a.m. (Brasília time)
- Seoul FC vs Barcelona – Thursday, July 31, at 8:00 a.m. (Brasília time)
- Daegu FC vs Barcelona – Monday, August 4, at 8:00 a.m. (Brasília time)
Coach Flick is expected to test tactical formations and assess player performance during these games. The matches also present an opportunity for fans in Asia to see Barça’s star-studded lineup, including Lamine Yamal, up close.
La Liga Kickoff: Barcelona’s First Official Matches
Barcelona will begin its La Liga campaign away against Mallorca on August 16, despite Real Madrid’s request to delay their own opening fixture, which was denied by league organizers.
The Blaugrana’s opening fixtures include:
- Mallorca vs Barcelona – Saturday, August 16, at 2:30 p.m. (Brasília time)
- Levante vs Barcelona – Saturday, August 23, at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time)
- Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona – Sunday, August 31, at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time)
Ambitious Objectives for the 2025–2026 Season
Following a Champions League semifinal appearance last season, Flick enters his second year aiming for silverware on all fronts. The club has renewed contracts for key youngsters, including Lamine Yamal, who now wears the iconic number 10 shirt.
Barcelona’s primary goals include reclaiming the La Liga title and pushing for European glory, with the dream of securing a continental treble still alive among fans and club leadership.
The transfer window remains active, with reports confirming that Xavi Simons has agreed to return to the club, boosting Flick’s squad depth and attacking options.
