Barcelona to play in first La Liga match abroad in January

Barcelona are set to face Girona in what will be the first La Liga match to be played abroad. The Catalan giants will take on their league rivals on January 27 in Miami. The game will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium at 8.45pm (Spanish time) - a five-star venue A five-star venue and the home of American football team the Miami Dolphins. There will be 1,500 free flights available laid on for Girona season ticket holders - although a refundable deposit of £450 is required. In addition to this, there is the possibility of an overnight stay in Florida - with a deposit payment of £540 needed to secure the flight and hotel. While the decision to play abroad will disappoint many fans, according to Sport the Catalan club could net as much as £3.6m. However, the decision to play outside Spain has caused great controversy among fans, and players like. That protest fell on deaf ears. Barcelona did the double over Girona last season - with an aggregate score of 9-1.

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