Barcelona is heading to Asia for their pre-season tour, with three matches lined up across Japan and South Korea. The trip marks an important phase in Hansi Flick’s preparations, as the team ramps up intensity with early-morning training sessions and a tight travel itinerary.
Three Matches, Two Countries, One Mission
The team departs from Barcelona on Thursday, July 24, with three pre-season matches scheduled:
- 🗓 July 27 (Sunday), 12:00 PM – vs Vissel Kobe (Japan)
- 🗓 July 31 (Thursday), 1:00 PM – vs Seoul FC (South Korea)
- 🗓 August 4 (Monday), 1:00 PM – vs Daegu FC (South Korea)
Before departure, the squad will train at Ciutat Esportiva, with a special charter flight scheduled for 11:00 AM on July 24 to Kansai, Japan.
🇯🇵 First Stop: Japan (Kobe)
Upon arrival in Kansai late on July 24, the team will head to Kobe, where they’ll be based at Hotel Kobe Portopia. Training sessions will take place at Noevir Stadium, the same venue for the match against Vissel Kobe.
Training Schedule in Kobe:
- July 25: 4:00 AM & 11:00 AM
- July 26: 3:00 AM
- July 27: 3:00 AM (Match Day)
🇰🇷 Next Stop: South Korea (Seoul)
After the first match, Barça will fly to Seoul on July 29 at 3:30 AM, landing at 5:00 AM and staying at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel. Training details in Korea remain undisclosed, but Flick will have over two days to prepare for the match against Seoul FC on July 31.
Final Leg: Daegu
The last stop of the tour is Daegu, where Barcelona will face Daegu FC on August 4 at 1:00 PM. The team will stay at the Daegu Marriott Hotel and return to Barcelona the same evening.
Arrival back home is scheduled for August 5 at 8:30 AM.
✈️ Full Tour Schedule:
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| July 24 | 11:00 | Flight to Kansai, Japan |
| July 24 | 23:50 | Arrival in Kansai |
| July 25 | 01:30 | Transfer to Kobe |
| July 25 | 04:00 | Training – Noevir Stadium |
| July 25 | 11:00 | Training – Noevir Stadium |
| July 26 | 03:00 | Training – Noevir Stadium |
| July 27 | 03:00 | Training – Noevir Stadium |
| July 27 | 12:00 | Match vs Vissel Kobe |
| July 29 | 03:30 | Flight to Seoul |
| July 29 | 05:00 | Arrival in Seoul |
| July 31 | 13:00 | Match vs Seoul FC |
| August 4 | 03:45 | Flight to Daegu |
| August 4 | 04:50 | Arrival in Daegu |
| August 4 | 13:00 | Match vs Daegu FC |
| August 4 | 20:30 | Return flight to Barcelona |
| August 5 | 08:30 | Arrival in Barcelona |
