The surprising destination that would be tempting Barça to play a friendly at the end of the season

The FC Barcelona, despite being in the middle of the 2024-25 season, in which it is seriously aiming to be crowned champion in the three competitions it currently participates in: LaLiga EA Sports, the UEFA Champions League, and the Copa del Rey, the club has not neglected the planning of commitments it makes outside of official competition. It should be noted that the Catalan team, whether before the start of the season or immediately after it ends, usually conducts tours and friendly matches to showcase itself to its fans in other regions.

Recently, rumors have emerged about the possible destinations for the upcoming friendly matches of the FC Barcelona. In fact, there has been talk of the idea that the blue and garnet team will take advantage of the summer tour prior to the 2025-26 season to visit Asia, a territory it has not traveled to since 2023.

Although the opponents have not yet been revealed, it is speculated that some friendlies are already in the process of being organized. Likewise, the option of the Barcelona visiting China and Japan during this tour of Asia is not ruled out.

FC Barcelona could play a friendly in South America soon

On the other hand, 'Mundo Deportivo' has indicated that a new unexpected destination that would be considering the option of hosting a friendly for FC Barcelona: Venezuela. As stated in 'MD', the South American country has contacted the Catalan team to organize some friendly matches in the land of the 'Vinotinto'.

This proposal has been received with surprise, as the FC Barcelona has had few opportunities to play friendly matches in Venezuela. The most remembered match to date took place in 1982 (Luis Herrera President's Cup), when the blue and garnet team faced Real Madrid in Barquisimeto (05/31), resulting in a victory for the whites (1-0) with a goal from Vicente del Bosque. This match is still remembered as the first classic between Barça and Madrid held outside of Spain.

When would this friendly match of Barça in Venezuela take place?

Regarding the supposed interest in organizing a friendly once the official season of the FC Barcelona ends, whether after the last match of LaLiga EA Sports 2024-25 (May 24 or 25 against Athletic Club in San Mamés) or, if the Barcelona team reaches a hypothetical final of the UEFA Champions League (05/31), after the match is played. It is also said that the intermediaries working on this possibility have held conversations with Joan Soler, an important figure in the club's sports realm.

Additionally, sources close to the proposal indicate that it is not just about closing a match, but establishing a series of matches over several years. However, the logistical difficulty of organizing commitments in Venezuela is highlighted, due to the costs associated with the travel of the Barcelona team. This possibility would only be feasible if the financial proposal turns out to be irresistible for the culé team.