Barcelona-Atletico Madrid USA fixture edges closer as club gives approval

BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 03: Memphis Depay of Atletico Madrid on the ball whilst under pressure from Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on December 03, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

This week, reports have emerged that La Liga are taking a step forward in their bid to host a match in the United States. The idea is for Barcelona’s fixture against Atletico Madrid, which is schedule to be held on the 21st of December, to be moved from Catalonia to the US.

Jose Maria Gimenez has already dismissed the idea, but his views are not shared by those higher up at Los Colchoneros. According to Cadena SER, Atleti have given their approval for the fixture to be played in the US, meaning that La Liga are one step closer to their dream being achieved.

Barcelona are still yet to respond, and it could be harder for them to say yes given that they would be giving up home advantage. However, if the price is right, they are also likely to grant approval – for now, the matter continues to roll on.

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