Spanish clubs have long been aware of the financial allure of playing matches in the United States, where the sport's popularity has increased exponentially over the last decade.

The RFEF will now seek permission from Fifa and Uefa to move the game to the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, which is scheduled to host seven matches at the 2026 World Cup. The game is currently scheduled to be played at Villarreal's Estadio de la Ceramica on 21 December.

Villarreal are currently scheduled to host the fixture at Estadio de la Ceramica on Dec. 21, but it could end up being in Miami versus Barca