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The La Liga has entered the 2025-26 season with bold plans to expand its global footprint — yet recent developments suggest the road ahead may be more rugged than expected. One of the league’s most ambitious ideas, a regular-season match to be played in the United States between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF on December 20, 2025, at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, has been cancelled.

From a strategic perspective, La Liga hoped that staging an official fixture outside Spain would boost its international brand, tap new revenue streams and signal that Spanish football can compete on a global stage. The plan had already secured approval from domestic and UEFA authorities, positioning the league as a pioneer among major European competitions in this regard.

In the end, Spanish football’s drive for global visibility will continue—but this episode serves as a reminder that ambition must be matched with alignment among stakeholders, logistical clarity, and respect for the league’s core identity