Barcelona line up Bundesliga side as Joan Gamper Trophy opponent

Originally posted on Football Espana | By Feargal Brennan | Last updated 5/18/24

Barcelona are already planning for next season with the 2023/24 campaign almost over.

La Blaugrana have secured UEFA Champions League qualification for 2024/25 and they are strong favourites to finish in second spot.

However, the club are already looking ahead to August and beyond, with a preseason tour in the USA confirmed.

Barcelona will face El Clasico rivals Real Madrid in New Jersey, alongside clashes with AC Milan and Manchester City, before returning to Spain at the start of August.

With the new La Liga campaign due to kickoff on August 18, Barcelona are aiming to schedule their annual Joan Gamper Trophy curtain raiser on August 11.

Barcelona have won the last 11 editions of the one-off game held in Catalonia, and as per reports from Diario Sport, Bundesliga side Werner Bremen are being lined up as a potential opponent.

Barcelona are unbeaten in their six competitive meetings with Werder Bremen the most recent coming in the 2005/06 Champions League group stages.

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