FC Barcelona is set to take on AS Monaco in the annual Joan Gamper Trophy match, scheduled for Monday, August 12th, at the Estadi OlÃmpic LluÃs Companys. This game marks the final preseason fixture for Barça before they kick off their La Liga campaign. Fans worldwide will be able to catch the action live on Barça One, the club's official streaming platform, which will provide a comprehensive five-hour broadcast that includes pre-match coverage and the game itself.
The match will commence at 8:00 PM local time (CEST), but for those tuning in from different parts of the globe, here's a quick guide to the kickoff times: In Canada, it’s 11:00 AM in Vancouver and 2:00 PM in Toronto. In the United States, Los Angeles viewers will see the match at 11:00 AM, while it will start at 2:00 PM in New York. For those in Latin America, the game begins at noon in Mexico City, 1:00 PM in Colombia, and 3:00 PM in Argentina. European viewers can watch at 7:00 PM in the United Kingdom, 8:00 PM in Spain and France, and 9:00 PM in Ukraine, Turkey, and Russia. If you're in Asia, the action starts at 1:00 AM on Tuesday in Indonesia, 2:00 AM in China, and 3:00 AM in Japan. Australians can tune in at 4:00 AM in Sydney.
As for the matchup itself, this year's Joan Gamper Trophy will see Barcelona aiming to finish their preseason on a high note. Under the guidance of new head coach Hansi Flick, Barça has had a mixed run in their friendly fixtures, and the game against Monaco will be crucial for fine-tuning their squad ahead of the La Liga opener against Valencia.
Barcelona’s preseason has been a time of experimentation and adjustment. Flick has used these matches to integrate new players and adjust tactics. Fans will be keen to see how the team lines up against the French side, AS Monaco. Barcelona has shown flashes of their potential, but consistency has been a challenge. The clash against Monaco will be an opportunity for the team to demonstrate their readiness and resolve.
For those interested in attending the match, tickets are still available, and it promises to be an exciting event at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium. The Joan Gamper Trophy is not just a match but a celebration of FC Barcelona’s footballing philosophy and its rich history. It’s a chance for fans to witness the team’s final preparations and get a glimpse of what to expect in the upcoming season.
Whether you’re watching from home or planning to be at the stadium, make sure not to miss this highly anticipated fixture. The Joan Gamper Trophy always delivers memorable moments, and this year’s edition is set to be no different.
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