However, Barcelona’s friendly match against Juventus in San Francisco on Saturday has been cancelled due to an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis among the Spanish team, as per an AFP report.
“A significant part of the blaugrana squad has a viral gastroenteritis,” Barcelona said in a statement.
The game at the 68,500 capacity Levi’s Stadium, home of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, is part of the Soccer Champions Tour featuring six top European clubs, and had been expected to draw a large crowd.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta stated that no date was available to reschedule the match.
Barcelona vs Juventus Kick-off Time
The eagerly anticipated match between Barcelona and Juventus was scheduled to kick off at 11:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, July 22, 2023. The live streaming was scheduled to be available on ESPN+.
Form Guide: Both teams come into this friendly with a mixed bag of results in their most recent matches:
Barcelona’s Recent Games:
– June 6, 2023: Vissel Kobe 0-2 Barcelona
– June 4, 2023: Celta Vigo 2-1 Barcelona
– May 28, 2023: Barcelona 3-0 Real Mallorca
– May 23, 2023: Real Valladolid 3-1 Barcelona
– May 20, 2023: Barcelona 1-2 Real Sociedad
Juventus’ Recent Games:
– June 4, 2023: Udinese 0-1 Juventus
– May 28, 2023: Juventus 0-1 AC Milan
– May 22, 2023: Empoli 4-1 Juventus
– May 18, 2023: Sevilla 2-1 Juventus
– May 14, 2023: Juventus 2-0 Cremonese
As this is a pre-season friendly, both teams will prioritize fitness and sharpness over the result. However, considering the prestige of the clubs, both will want to win, making it an exciting clash to watch.
FAQs
Q1: How many UCL has Barcelona won?
In the realm of international club football, this club boasts an impressive collection of 22 European and worldwide titles. Among them are five UEFA Champions League titles, a record-breaking four UEFA Cup Winners’ Cups, a joint-record of five UEFA Super Cups, a record three Inter-Cities Fairs Cups, a joint-record of two Latin Cups, and three FIFA Club World Cups.
Q2: When did Juventus Stadium open?
The stadium, notable for being one of the earliest sporting structures and the country’s first football ground built in the post-modern style, held its opening ceremony on 8th September 2011. The event featured a friendly match against Notts County, selected because Juventus’ iconic black and white stripes were inspired by County’s jersey colors.
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