When and where Barcelona's internationals are playing

When and where Barcelona's internationals are playing

Luis Suárez, Leo Messi, Andrés Iniesta y Philippe Coutinho
Luis Suárez, Leo Messi, Andrés Iniesta y Philippe Coutinho | AFP/ EFE

Barça's players have friendly matches all over the world this weekend

The majority of Barcelona players are currently on international duty with their countries. Here are the games they have lined up over the weekend:  

GERMANY-SPAIN

This game will be played in Dusseldorf on Friday (20.45h) and even though Sergio Busquets is injured, coach Julen Lopetegui has called up Barcelona players Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba and Andres Iniesta. They will take on their teammate, goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who has been his country's No.1 during the absence of the injured Manuel Neuer.

Argentina-ItalY

Italy will be one of the big absences at this summer's World Cup, but they're still a tough rival for any side. Lionel Messi and his international teammates will test their luck against them at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium on Friday (20.45h). 

FrancE-Colombia

Another game with a large presence of Barcelona players is France's meeting with Colombia on Friday (21.00h) at the Stade de France. Didier Deschamps has called up Samuel Umtiti, Lucas Digne and Osumane Dembele, while Colombia have defender Yerry Mina. Meanwhile, a potential summer signing for Barça, Antoine Griezmann, is also likely to play for Les Bleus. 

RuSsia-BraZil

The five-time world champions are in Russia to take on this summer's hosts. Barça have two players in the current Brazil squad: midfielder Paulihno and playmaker Philippe Coutinho. 

Uruguay-CZECH REPUBLIC 

Uruguay are in the Far East to take part in the China Cup and will play their first game against Czech Republic on Friday (12.35h) with Luis Suarez leading the line. The winners of the game will then meet Wales, who beat China in the other semifinal on Thursday and the losers will play China. 

NETHERLANDS-ENGLAND 

Ronald Koeman's debut as Netherlands boss is against England at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Friday (20.45h). Barça goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is likely to start the game.

Portugal-EGYPT 

The European champions, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, step up their World Cup preparations with a game against Egypt, who have the in-form Mohammed Salah (Liverpool) in their ranks. Barça midfielder Andre Gomes could feature for Portugal in the game in Zurich, Switzerland on Friday (20.45h). 

PerU-CroaTia

Ivan Rakitic's Croatia are in Miami, where they will face Peru at the Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday (01.00h). They will then travel to Dallas to face Mexico. 

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