Photo by David Davies/PA Images via Getty ImagesWELCOME TO ST. ANDREWS!!! The historic home of Birmingham City in Englands second city is the site of Barcelonas first match of preseason as Hansi Flicks side take on one of English footballs historic clubs who are currently playing in the Championship.Several of Baras big stars are still on vacation after the World Cup, so well see plenty of young La Masia prospects hoping to make their mark as well as a possible debut for new signing Karim Adeyemi. This should be fun, and youre welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action.Vamos!LINEUPSBARCELONA pic.twitter.com/3SzdMx899M FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 31, 2026Starting XI: Szczesny; Espart, Christensen, Martn, Jofre; Casad, Bernal; Adeyemi, Tunkara, Kluivert; Abdelkarim (4-2-3-1)Substitutes: Yaakobishvili (GK), Rodrguez (GK), Fort, Balde, Araujo, Corts, Pesquer, Guille, Toni, Farias, Tommy, Goren, Diarra, Fermn, Raphinha, Roony, Gonzlez, GistauBIRMINGHAM CITY Our starting XI to take on @FCBarcelona. pic.twitter.com/HoSyxY5gac Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) July 31, 2026MATCH INFOCompetition/Round: 2026 Preseason, Match 1Date/Time: Friday, July 31, 2026, 8.45pm CET/WAT (Barcelona), 7.45pm BST/WAT (UK & Nigeria), 2.45pm ET, 11.45am PT (USA), 12.15am IST (India, Saturday)Venue:St. Andrews @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham, EnglandHOW TO WATCHThis match is available worldwide only on Barcelonas YouTube channel. Requires subscription.Matchday Thread RulesWe dont have a lot of rules here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when joining our matchday threads:Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game,watch the swearing. Its just unnecessary. Also,dont discuss illegal streaming links. Those who do it will be warned,and those who post links will be instantly banned. Finally,be nice to each other. This is a Barcelona community and we dont need to offend one another.Have fun with the game! Forever and ever, no matter the competition, VISCA EL BARA!