Barcelona fans in the United States are in for a treat this summer as the club has announced a pre-season tour that will see them face some of the biggest teams in Europe. The Blaugrana will play four matches against Real Madrid, Arsenal, Juventus and AC Milan as part of the 'Soccer Champions Tour', a six-team tournament that also involves Manchester United.
The tour will kick off on July 22 with a clash against Juventus at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This will be a rematch of the 2015 Champions League final, which the Italian side won 3-1. Barcelona will then face Arsenal on July 26 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Gunners are one of the few teams that have a positive record against Barcelona, having won three and drawn two of their last six meetings.
The highlight of the tour will be the third El Clasico of the year, as Barcelona will take on Real Madrid on July 29 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The two rivals have already faced each other twice in La Liga this season, with Barcelona winning 2-1 at Camp Nou and Real Madrid winning 3-2 at Santiago Bernabeu. The pre-season encounter will be a chance for both teams to test their new signings and prepare for another title race.
The tour will conclude on August 1 with a match against AC Milan at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rossoneri are one of the most successful clubs in Europe, having won seven Champions League titles and 18 Serie A titles. However, they have fallen behind in recent years and are currently seventh in the Italian league. Barcelona will hope to end their tour on a high note with a win over the former giants.
The 'Soccer Champions Tour' promises to be an exciting and competitive event that will showcase some of the best players and teams in the world. Barcelona fans in the US will have a rare opportunity to watch their team live and cheer them on as they prepare for another season of glory.