The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has approved a request for the La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona, scheduled for December 20, 2025, to be played in Miami at the Hard Rock Stadium instead of Villarreal's home ground. This decision marks a potential first-of-its-kind regular season La Liga fixture in the United States, a move the league has pursued for seven years. The approval by RFEF is subject to further authorization from UEFA, FIFA, and Concacaf. Villarreal's president, Fernando Roig, announced that club members wishing to attend the Miami match would be able to do so free of charge. However, the proposal has faced opposition from Real Madrid, which has formally requested UEFA, FIFA, and the Spanish Sports Council (CSD) to reject the relocation, arguing that it would confer an unfair sporting advantage and could have serious consequences for the football world. Fans of both Villarreal and Barcelona, as well as the Spanish football supporters association FASFE, have also expressed disapproval of the match being held in Miami. The final decision now rests with UEFA and FIFA, which must grant their approval for the match to proceed as planned.