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rivals and matches of Xavi’s team

Barcelona kicked off the preseason on Wednesday with the first game against Olot, which ended in a one-1 draw. The team of Xavi Hernandez wants to prepare in the best way to be able to reach the national competition in the best way. In the debut on Wednesday, the legs were loaded with the previous physical work that the team is doing in preparation. The new signings, Kessié and Christensen were able to test the first sensations with the new shirt.

Laporta’s team will meet in six games in total during the preseason, counting the duel with Olot. The new Barça signing, Rapinha, from Leeds United, will join the US tour of Xavi’s team.

The first match will be played on Wednesday, July 20 at the DRV PNK Stadium, against Inter Miami, the president’s team David Beckham which has the Argentine star Gonzalo Higuain. After four days, the highlight of the tour in the United States arrives: on July 24, the first classic of the season will be played. The Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will host the game between the Barca and Real Madrid, a duel that promises a show. The third game of the tour will be played against another great European football player, Juventus. The matchup will take place at the Cotton Bowls in Dallas on July 27. The two teams, thanks to the summer signings, will try to start the reconstruction of the team from these matches. The last friendly that will close Barça’s North American tour will be against the New York Red Bulls in New Jersey, on Sunday, July 31.

Once the tour is over, the team will return to Spain, where there will be only one game scheduled before the start of the league. On Saturday, August 6, the Joan Gamper trophy will be played at the home stadium, as per tradition, against Pumas UNAM. For the fans, it will be the only chance to see the Barça team play in their stadium before the national competition begins in mid-August.

This is the preparation that Xavi Hernández’s team will have, which this year hopes to be able to fight again for the national and European titles.


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