Barcelona's friendly in Morocco faces uncertainty due to local crisis

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Barcelona's friendly in Morocco faces uncertainty due to local crisis
Summary

Barcelona's pre-season friendly against IR Tangier in Morocco on August 15 may not occur due to local conditions. Recent migration issues have overwhelmed services in Ceuta, leading to a reevaluation of the feasibility of travel for the match. Club officials are assessing safety before making a decision. The team has already faced operational challenges, including a cancelled match against Preston North End because the opposition lacked sufficient players. Should the friendly be cancelled, Barcelona's pre-season would consist of only two full 90-minute matches, plus shorter outings against Udinese and Nottingham Forest.

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  • Barcelona's upcoming match in Morocco is in doubt amid local migration issues.
  • The game was contractually confirmed but remains unconfirmed due to safety concerns.
  • Barcelona's pre-season includes just two full 90-minute friendlies if the Morocco match is cancelled.
  • The situation has resulted in a thin pre-season campaign after a prior match was cancelled.
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Barcelona have had a turbulent pre-season campaign so far, especially on an operational level.One of the club’s friendlies in England against Preston North End was cancelled simply because the oppos...

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