Planned Barca v Villarreal match in Miami cancelled, says LaLiga

Lamine Yamal runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Yeremy Pino, then, of Villarreal. Pic: Judit Cartiel/Getty

The proposed LaLiga match between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami has been cancelled by its promoter following fierce criticism in Spain, LaLiga said on Tuesday.

The fixture, scheduled for the Hard Rock Stadium on December 20, was set to be the first LaLiga match held outside Spain and the first European league match staged abroad.