Barcelona have touched down in South Korea as they ramp up their pre-season preparations, with the start of La Liga now just weeks away. The Blaugrana are set to face FC Seoul at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, a key fixture in their build-up as they aim to lay the foundations for a potential domestic treble campaign.
Barcelona held their first training session on South Korean soil last night, drawing a sizable crowd of enthusiastic fans eager to catch a glimpse of their footballing idols. The session took place at Goyang Stadium, where the energy in the stands matched the intensity on the pitch as the squad continued fine-tuning their preparations.
Their upcoming opponents, FC Seoul, may not boast a roster filled with globally recognized names, at least not to the average European football fan. However, one figure stands out: Jesse Lingard. The former Manchester United midfielder remains the club’s most notable name internationally and is now the captain of FC Seoul. A familiar face to many in the Barça squad, Lingard will be especially recognizable to Marcus Rashford, should he feature in the match, who rose through the ranks alongside Lingard at United. A potential on-pitch reunion between the two adds a personal subplot to what promises to be an exciting pre-season clash.
The match kicks off on Sunday at 20:00 KST (12:00 BST / 07:00 ET / 04:00 PT), and Culers will be able to catch all the action live on TV. A chance to see the improvements on the victory against Vissel Kobe where Barcelona dominated and exercised their attacking freedom in a 3-1 win.
Where is the game being shown live?
Fans in the United Kingdom and United States will be able to watch Barcelona's upcoming match live on DAZN, with the game officially scheduled for broadcast on the streaming platform.
For viewers in other regions, FC Barcelona has confirmed that the match will be streamed live on the club’s official YouTube channel. This marks a shift from their previous strategy of using the Barça Membership platform, following technical issues that disrupted the streaming of their recent game against Vissel Kobe.