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Barcelona begins pre-season training ahead of 2026/27 campaign

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 8:15 AM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Barcelona begins pre-season training ahead of 2026/27 campaign

Summary

Barcelona's 2026 pre-season officially starts today at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Head coach Hansi Flick begins with medical assessments of available players, while international stars remain absent due to FIFA World Cup commitments. Training under Flick will commence tomorrow, focusing on physical conditioning. Several La Masia youth players will participate during this early phase of training, as the squad prepares for a busy schedule of pre-season fixtures starting July 24 against CE Europa. The schedule includes a triangular tournament beginning August 8 and the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 19.

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By the Numbers

•Pre-season training begins July 13 with medical assessments.
•Full training starts July 14, emphasizing physical conditioning.
•First pre-season fixture on July 24 against CE Europa.
•Joan Gamper Trophy scheduled for August 19 with opponent TBD.
•Opening La Liga match postponed to August 23 against Elche.

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Barcelona pre-season 2026 officially begins on Monday as Hansi Flick and his coaching staff welcome the first group of players back to the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. While several first-team stars...
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