Barcelona hosts CE Europa for a closed-door pre-season friendly today, July 24, 2026, at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
Ronald Araujo and Alejandro Balde are unavailable for the fixture as they continue their individual fitness programs. Additionally, Hafiz Gariba will miss the match due to a fever.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is unlikely to participate while the club finalizes tax details concerning his potential transfer to Ajax.
Manager Hansi Flick intends to utilize two distinct lineups during the match. These squads will feature a combination of academy players and first-team members, including Andreas Christensen and Marc Casado.
Following this fixture, the Barcelona squad is scheduled to travel to the United Kingdom on Monday. The team will hold a training camp there, featuring upcoming matches against Birmingham and Preston.