Hansi Flick has enjoyed two superb years in Catalonia, but the coming months could pose a real challenge for the ex-Bayern Munich boss, with Real and Atletico Madrid both bolstering their squads.
Flick's preseason plans are also hampered by several of his key players still away on their summer break following Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph.
Barcelona's 2026 summer preseason fixtures and results
* All KO times set as UK
July 24th v Barcelona 4-1 Europa
July 31st v Birmingham City (Birmingham, UK - 7:45pm)
August 3rd v Preston (Burton-upon-Trent, UK - TBC)
August 8th v Nottingham Forest (Udine, Italy - 8pm)
August 8th v Udinese (Udine, Italy - 9pm)
August 19th v Al Ahly (Barcelona, Spain - TBC)
Barcelona's first game of 2026/27 LaLiga season
Barcelona kick off their title defence on the road at Elche on Sunday August 23rd (8:30pm).
Barcelona 2026 summer transfer update
Barca completed a whopping €80M deal to sign Anthony Gordon before the World Cup, followed by a £22M swoop on Karim Adeyemi, as Flick looks to fill the Robert Lewandowski hole in his squad.