Villarreal CF will be impacted by the cancellation of their Miami match, a game that was set to pit the 'Yellow Submarine' against FC Barcelona on the weekend of December 21 at the Hard Rock Stadium. LaLiga has announced that the match will not be played in the United States due to the uncertainty generated in Spain.
What happened?
The promoter of the match in Miami has decided to back down due to the controversy generated in Spain over the match. LaLiga regrets that the project will not go ahead, as it represented a historic opportunity to expand the competition.
Why is it important for Villarreal CF?
The celebration of an official match outside our borders would have been a decisive step in the global expansion of our competition, strengthening the international presence of the clubs, the positioning of the players and the brand of Spanish football in a strategic market like the United States.
What comes next?
LaLiga refers to the economic impact of giving up the match, citing examples of other organizations such as the Champions League and the Premier League. The AFE has also spoken out, highlighting the strength that footballers have shown on the pitch.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| December 21 | Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona | Cancelled |
Currently, Villarreal CF is in third place in the LaLiga standings, with 72 points and a record of 22 wins, 6 draws and 10 losses in 38 games. The team's recent form is WLLDW. The goal difference is +26, with 72 goals scored and 46 conceded. The team is 22 points behind the leader, FC Barcelona.
