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Barcelona explores friendly match with Udinese in Italy this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:40 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Barcelona explores friendly match with Udinese in Italy this summer

Summary

FC Barcelona is reportedly considering a pre-season friendly against Udinese in Italy in early August 2026 as part of its preparations for the 2026/27 season. The match is seen as beneficial for enhancing team fitness and offering fans a chance to see new signings, including Anthony Gordon. No agreement has been finalized, and the proposal needs approval from Barcelona’s board, with other pre-season options also being weighed. Barcelona will also play a friendly against Birmingham City during their training camp in England.

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Key Details

•Barcelona plans a friendly against Udinese in early August 2026.
•The match aims to enhance team fitness before La Liga starts.
•Barcelona is finalizing its pre-season schedule with board approval pending.
•New signings like Anthony Gordon could feature in the friendly.
•Barcelona is set to establish their pre-season camp in Birmingham.

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11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona considering pre-season friendly against Udinese in Italy – report

What they're saying

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According to Carlos Monfort of SPORT, FC Barcelona are evaluating the possibility of facing Udinese in a pre-season friendly as they continue finalising their summer schedule ahead of the 2026/27 camp...
— Yahoo Sports

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