Intensive Preparation: Barcelona Heads to Basel Before the Gamper

FC Barcelona faces FC Basel in a friendly in Switzerland, before the Festa del Gamper Estrella Damm. The team of Hansi Flick seeks a win to present the team to the fans. The match will be played this Sunday at 16:30 hours in St. Jakob-Park, live on Barça Play and the Club's YouTube channel in Spanish territory.

FC Basel, with the league in motion

The local team has more mileage than Flick's men, having played three league matches and four friendlies, the last of which was against Juventus of Turin. The Swiss team has 21 league titles and 14 cups in its palmares. The last league was won two seasons ago, after a drought of almost 10 years. The return of captain and star Xherdan Shaqiri, who scored 43 goal contributions, was key to lifting the coveted trophy. Shaqiri, now 34 years old, continues to be the standout player.

All available for Flick

This week, the World Cup semifinalists and finalists have returned from their vacations. With the presence of the newly arrived Gordon, Frenchman Koundé, and five of the seven Spanish internationals, Hansi Flick already has most of the squad to travel to Basel and prepare for the start of the official competition. FC Barcelona is at the top of the league, with 84 goals scored and 30 received, and a 9-point lead over Real Madrid. The team is ready to face Levante in its next match, on February 21.

The match in Basel

The match between FC Barcelona and FC Basel will be played this Sunday at 16:30 hours in St. Jakob-Park. Flick's team will seek a win to present the team to the fans. FC Basel has a young coach, Stephan Lichtsteiner, who has been a Juventus player for over seven seasons. The Swiss coach, 42 years old, has been in charge of Basel since January 2026.

Conclusion

FC Barcelona faces FC Basel in a friendly in Switzerland, before the Festa del Gamper Estrella Damm. The team of Hansi Flick seeks a win to present the team to the fans. The match will be played this Sunday at 16:30 hours in St. Jakob-Park, live on Barça Play and the Club's YouTube channel in Spanish territory. FC Barcelona is at the top of the league, with 84 goals scored and 30 received, and a 9-point lead over Real Madrid. The team is ready to face Levante in its next match, on February 21.