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River Plate invites FC Barcelona for friendly in Buenos Aires

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:12 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

River Plate invites FC Barcelona for friendly in Buenos Aires
Summary

River Plate has issued a formal invitation to FC Barcelona to play a friendly match at the Mâs Monumental Stadium on August 7 or 8. This proposed game aligns with Barcelona's preseason preparations. Their last encounter was in the 2015 Club World Cup final, where Barcelona secured a 3-0 victory. River Plate aims to avenge that loss as they look forward to welcoming the European club.

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  • •Match proposed for August 7 or 8 in Buenos Aires.
  • •Part of Barcelona's preseason tour preparations.
  • •First meeting since the 2015 Club World Cup final.
  • •River Plate seeks to avenge their previous loss.
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  • 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — 💥 Clash of giants: River invite Barça for a friendly at the Monumental
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The football world could witness an international-caliber showdown in the coming months. River Plate has sent a formal proposal to FC Barcelona to play a friendly in Buenos Aires, taking advantage of ...

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