For the first time in its history, FC Barcelona will play an Australian match. A friendly meeting which will take place in Sydney on May 25th.
A friendly match, yes, but gala. On May 25, FC Barcelona will play in Australia for the first time in its history. A match in the halls of the Accor Stadium in Sydney, a stadium that can accommodate up to 80,000 spectators. For this extraordinary meeting, Xavi’s players will face an All Star selection from the Australian championship.
Somewhat special calendar conditions for this friendly match. Barça will travel to Australia three days after hosting Villarreal in their last game of the season in the league. This meeting will take place a week before the final of the A-League, the Australian championship, while the city will be immersed in the Festival Vivid Sydney.
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A first in history
A meeting to see on Barça +, the club’s streaming platform. “A great opportunity to bring the Club and its values closer to its fans on site, assures Juli Guiu, vice-president of marketing of the Spanish club. We will also be able to capture new audiences, who will discover FC Barcelona and all that it represents, because it has become a benchmark on and off the pitch.“, insists the leader. This is the first time that the FC Barcelona institution (all sports combined) has visited Australia. A not insignificant initiative since the club is still looking for sponsors.
«The match will generate significant international interest and all eyes will be on Australian rules football” assures Stuart Ayres, Minister of Sports in Australia.
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