La Liga have previously attempted to host games outside of Spain, and they will attempt to do so again. The latest is that one of La Liga’s showpiece fixtures could be taken to the United States of America this season.

Previously, Barcelona against Girona was mooted as a potential match abroad in Miami, Florida, and now Relevo report that the Barcelona clash with Atletico Madrid on Matchday 18 is a candidate to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium. Both teams are interested in the clash for the financial gain, in this case Barcelona would not only help their ailing accounts, but also sacrifice their final match at Montjuic before returning to the renovated Camp Nou. Atletico Madrid, who recently appointed La Liga’s General Director Oscar Mayo as their own.

The tie is scheduled to take place between the 18th of December and the 20th, while the clash in Miami could be organised for any of the same dates. It is the final La Liga matchday before the winter break. La Liga are also working on other potential destinations in case this one falls through, and are keen to involve both clubs in a friendly tournament in Abu Dhabi at the beginning of 2025. Both Presidents, Joan Laporta and Enrique Cerezo, have given La Liga President Javier Tebas the green light.