Barcelona to Face Al Ahly in 61st Gamper Trophy at Reopened Camp Nou
Barcelona officially announced that the 61st Estrella Damm Gamper Trophy will be held on August 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM CEST (August 20, 2:00 AM Beijing time) at the Spotify Camp Nou, marking the stadium's reopening. The opponent will be Egyptian giants Al Ahly, making them the first Egyptian and first African club to participate in this traditional pre-season event. This will be Barcelona's first home match of the 2026-27 season and will be accompanied by the official presentation ceremony of the first team. The match represents the third encounter between the two clubs, following friendlies in 1961 and 2007. Al Ahly, founded in 1907, is the most successful club in African football. The event will be broadcast live on Barça Play and Barcelona's official YouTube channel on a pay-per-view basis.
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