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Barcelona trains in UK, preparing for friendlies against Birmingham and Preston

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:19 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Barcelona trains in UK, preparing for friendlies against Birmingham and Preston
Summary

Barcelona is currently at St George's Park in Staffordshire for a training camp ahead of two friendlies against Championship clubs. Manager Hansi Flick's squad includes new signing Karim Adeyemi and several players recovering from injuries. The first match is scheduled against Birmingham City on Friday at St Andrew's, followed by a closed-door game against Preston. Barcelona opted for this training location due to World Cup commitments affecting their squad.

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Status Watch
  • •Barcelona trains at St George's Park this week for pre-season.
  • •Friendlies scheduled against Birmingham City on Friday and Preston on Monday.
  • •Manager Hansi Flick incorporates senior players and youth squad members.
  • •Barcelona does not include several World Cup winners in the squad.
  • •The team is preparing for further matches in Italy next month.
Latest Updates
  • 8:19 AMYahoo Sports — Birmingham & Preston - Barcelona's unlikely UK camp
  • 8:12 AMBBC Sport — Birmingham & Preston - Barcelona's unlikely UK camp
What they're saying
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Barcelona will be training at St George's Park this week and taking on Championship sides Birmingham City and Preston.

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Barcelona will be training at St George's Park this week and taking on Championship sides Birmingham City and Preston.

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