Barca plans to 'push to the limit' to generate funds for debt repayment

Although the match calendar is heavily packed, leading to player fatigue and a series of injuries, Barcelona’s leadership intends to organize two more international friendly matches to address the club’s financial challenges.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona is carrying a debt of up to 1.45 billion Euros, which includes the repayment costs for the Camp Nou renovation project expected to be completed soon. Therefore, the Catalan club is seeking every possible way to increase revenue, including holding commercial friendly matches.

Sources reveal that Barcelona is negotiating to play a friendly in Morocco, specifically in Casablanca, right after their final match of the year against Villarreal (on December 21 or 22, 2025). Previously, the club considered an invitation to Peru with a fee of about 7–8 million Euros, but this option might be canceled due to travel and rest concerns during the Christmas period.

Casablanca is seen as a more practical choice geographically, as Barcelona can complete the trip within 24 hours without significantly impacting player fitness. If the Morocco plan is confirmed, the club will consider another tour in South America (Peru) in May or June 2026, after the season ends.

While the management prioritizes profit, coach Hansi Flick has expressed dissatisfaction with this plan. According to close sources, the German coach has repeatedly complained that the club does not guarantee adequate rest and recovery time for players, especially amid a serious injury crisis.

Previously, Flick criticized the leadership for arranging tours in South Korea and Japan during preseason, leaving the team insufficient time to prepare physically. Adding two more international friendlies to the current schedule, in his view, “will only worsen the situation.”

Barcelona’s decision is sparking controversy both inside the club and in the Spanish media. On one hand, the club needs to secure revenue to maintain operations and comply with La Liga’s salary cap rules; on the other, constant travel and matches could cause player performance to decline, directly affecting results on the pitch.

At a time when the team is struggling with personnel shortages, Barca’s “busy schedule” plan raises a major question: is the leadership putting financial interests above sporting considerations?