August id a holiday for most of us, but not for the Barça, who have a hectic schedule ahead of them. From July 31 to August 29, they could play as many as ten games if they reach the final of the Copa Catalunya.

American tour

Last season FCB toured Asia, and this time they are returning to the USA for three friendlies. The first is on July 31 against a familiar rival, Manchester United. After that, Barça travel to Miami, where they face Chivas Guadalajara on August 3, before going to Arlington, Texas, where they play another Mexican side, Club America, on the 6th.

Back on home soil, they have the semi final of the Copa Catalunya against Girona at Nou Estadi in Tarragona (August 8), and if they win that, they will play the final the after.

2 preseason clásicos

There will be shortage of emotion in August, for clásicos are always highly charged affairs. On the 14th, Barça and Madrid go head to head in the Spanish Supercup, starting at the Santiago Bernabéu. Three days later, Barcelona have the second leg, which will be their first game of the season at the Camp Nou.

Liga, Gamper and Spanish Supercup

Barça have their first league fixture on August 20 or 21, which is away to Malaga. The following Monday, there’s another top match at the Camp Nou, the traditional Joan Gamper trophy. Four days later (August 26), Barça have a glamour tie in Monaco, where they will be battling with Porto for the Spanish Supercup. The European champions end an action packed month with their second league fixture, at home to Villarreal.