The Spanish soccer federation on Monday approved a request for the match between Villarreal and Barcelona to be played in Miami on Dec. 20.

Despite opposition from team representatives, Lamine Yamal moves closer to playing in Miami as La Liga and the RFEF approve Villarreal-Barcelona match in the USA. Lamine Yamal could soon make his first appearance in North America,

Villarreal and Barcelona look set to hold a La Liga match outside of Europe for the first time in history. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed they received a request, from both club's, for Villarreal’s La Liga meeting with Barcelona, scheduled for December, to change venue to Miami at The Hard Rock Stadium.