Barça presses for a pre-election clash: Sevilla game on the election day, but UEFA’s verdict still hangs
19 February 2026
Barça seeks to move Sevilla clash to Camp Nou on election day
La Liga reportedly granted Barcelona’s request to host Sevilla at the Camp Nou on the 28th round, scheduled for Sunday, March 15, at 16:15 local time, aiming to boost member turnout during the presidential elections, according to reports.
The Catalan club asked for the match to be played at Camp Nou specifically on election day, and the league approved the timing, contingent on the official status of the date.
The article notes that the date is provisional until UEFA confirms the second leg of Barcelona’s Champions League Round of 16 tie, which will determine the European schedule and the potential opponent in the next round, most likely Paris Saint‑Germain or Newcastle United.
If UEFA designates Tuesday, March 17 for the European clash, Barcelona–Sevilla could be moved to Saturday, March 14, the day before the elections, to avoid conflicts—a scenario the club reportedly wants to avoid.
Conversely, if the return leg is fixed for Wednesday, March 18 for broadcasting reasons, there would be room for the league game to take place on election day, as polling is open from 9:00 to 21:00 local time.
Additionally, the report mentions that the Barca–Athletic Bilbao match in round 27 remains provisional, with a tentative date of March 7 and potential adjustments if Barça’s European date changes, such as a trip to San Mamés being moved to March 6 should the first leg occur on March 9.
Humor time: If football calendars had dating apps, they’d still be swiping—between “play on election day” and “play on a Tuesday” like a stubborn striker deciding where to shoot. And yes, the calendar apparently needs an off-season after this season’s plot twists.
