UEFA has approved Barcelona’s request to start the 2025/26 campaign away. That clears a home date on October 1 in Barcelona, with Camp Nou the first choice and Montjuïc ready if needed. The league phase will open away on September 18, then the second game will be at home on October 1. The goal is to buy extra time to prepare the first European night back in the city.
Barcelona open the 2025–26 Liga F season tonight at the Estadi Johan Cruyff against newly promoted Alhama at 20:00 CEST. The club will present the full women’s squad to the fans before kick-off.
Barcelona have completed the registration of Gerard MartÃn as a first team player. The 23 year old left back is now eligible for Hansi Flick’s squad to face Rayo Vallecano in Vallecas this weekend. He will wear the No 18 shirt.
Gavi felt knee pain in Friday’s training and will miss the trip to Vallecas. Barcelona will reassess once the swelling settles and full checks are completed.
Barcelona will hold their official first-team presentation at the Estadi Johan Cruyff before the Liga F opener against Alhama CF ElPozo. Blaugranagram can confirm the ceremony is set for matchday, with the squad introduced to supporters before kick-off.Â
Barcelona will host Paris Saint-Germain and visit Chelsea in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league phase. The rest of the slate pairs Barça with Eintracht Frankfurt, Olympiacos and Copenhagen at home, and Club Brugge, Slavia Prague and Newcastle away.
Barcelona and Oriol Romeu have reached an agreement to terminate the midfielder’s deal, which was originally set to run until 2026. Sources have confirmed to Blaugranagram that the official announcement is expected shortly.
Barcelona and Mallorca have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Jan Virgili. Barcelona will retain 50 percent of the winger’s rights. Virgili has traveled to Palma and will undergo his medical on Thursday, August 28, before signing a five year contract that includes a buy back option. The fee is set in the low millions.
Barcelona are close to sending Iñaki Peña to Elche on a season-long loan. Before he leaves, the 26 year old is set to sign a new Barça contract through 2029, and the two clubs are already trading the final paperwork.
Barcelona are pushing to reopen Spotify Camp Nou for the Valencia match on September 13 to 14. Sources have confirmed to Blaugranagram that tomorrow’s City Council visit will be decisive after the club received the final works certificate for Phase 1A.