Barcelona’s preparations for the 2025/26 season are beginning to accelerate as Hansi Flick shapes his squad for a campaign that promises a new identity, renewed energy, and high expectations.
The German tactician, who took over from Xavi, has already laid down the groundwork in training, with tactical drills and player assessments well underway at the Ciutat Esportiva.
Meanwhile, pre-season fixtures are being finalised, and the club continues to explore the transfer market for key additions, particularly in midfield and defence, with Deco leading negotiations behind the scenes.
Barca now know exactly how the they are going to defend their league crown, after they clinched their 28th league title last season.
The full La Liga fixture list for the 2025/26 campaign was revealed on Tuesday by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), and Barcelona will open their league season away to RCD Mallorca at the Son Moix stadium.
That match will take place over the weekend of 16/17 August.
The calendar outlines a standard 38-game campaign, with the final weekend of the season scheduled for 23/24 May — likely to be decisive given how tight recent La Liga title races have become.
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Both Champions League and Copa del Rey ties will take place midweek, adding to what will be a packed fixture schedule.
The league draw offers a balanced opening few weeks for Barca, but an early away trip is far from ideal as Flick seeks to continue his high-intensity playing style and assess competitive readiness.
While RCD Mallorca are not seen as title challengers, they have earned a reputation for frustrating Spain’s top clubs at home, and will relish the chance to spoil the German’s debut.
All eyes will now turn to pre-season — and the transfer window — as Barcelona aim to build momentum before the curtain rises on what they hope will be a transformative season under new management.
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