Barcelona and IR Tangier
Thursday
Barcelona have cancelled their scheduled 15 August friendly against IR Tangier because of worsening security and humanitarian conditions around Ceuta. The club abandoned the Morocco trip as large migration movements and fatal sea crossings intensified regional tensions.
Officials judged that travelling and staging the high-profile fixture created unacceptable operational risks. The cancellation removes another important preseason match from Hansi Flick’s schedule and disrupts preparations before Barcelona begin their La Liga title defence.