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Barcelona's Next President: A High-Stakes Pick After a Key Meeting

5 February 2026

Barcelona's Next President: A High-Stakes Pick After a Key Meeting
A pivotal moment as Barça maps out its leadership.

Key meeting defines Barcelona's leadership plan

Joan Laporta, Barcelona's president, met with the club's board last night to decide which names would stay at Barça and which would lead the campaign ahead of the club's election scheduled for March 15, according to the Spanish daily El Mundo.

The meeting agreed that Rafa Yuste, the vice president for sports, would lead the club temporarily until June 30, while Laporta would bow out of the presidency to run in the elections.

Temporary management and the candidate lineup

Joining Yuste to run Barça temporarily will be the current secretary Josep Cubells and treasurer Ferran Olivie, along with board members Miguel Camps, Javier Barbaní, and Ángel Riudalbas, with a possibility of adding more names.

Victor Font stands out as the main challenger to Laporta, who has recently celebrated strong results for the Catalan club domestically and in Europe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will lead Barcelona temporarily?

Rafa Yuste, the vice president for sports, will lead the club temporarily until June 30.

When is the presidential election scheduled?

The election is set for March 15.

Who are the potential members of the interim management alongside Yuste?

Secretary Josep Cubells, treasurer Ferran Olivie, and board members Miguel Camps, Javier Barbaní, Ángel Riudalbas, with possible additions.

Who is the main challenger to Laporta?

Victor Font is highlighted as the leading challenger to Laporta.