Barcelona, who were initially excluded from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup due to inconsistent performances in the UEFA Champions League between 2021 and 2024, may have a second chance to participate in the prestigious tournament. The Blaugrana missed out on qualification after their UEFA coefficient was affected by their Champions League results, with Atletico Madrid securing Spain’s second spot alongside Real Madrid.
However, there is now a glimmer of hope for the Catalan club following Club Leon’s suspension from the competition. The Mexican club was barred after violating FIFA’s multi-club ownership rules, as its parent company, Grupo Pachuca, also owns CF Pachuca, another participant in the tournament. This development could open the door for Barcelona to take Club Leon’s place.
Magnífica idea la que ronda ahora por Zurich…
— David Faitelson (@DavidFaitelson_) April 14, 2025
Ni León…
Ni el América…
Ni LAFC…
Ni Alajuelense…
!!!Qué vaya el Barcelona al Mundial de Clubes!!
If FIFA extends an invitation to Barcelona, it would provide a significant financial boost for a club that has been grappling with financial difficulties. Although the invitation would require a series of legal and procedural steps, the inclusion in the FIFA Club World Cup, along with expected revenue from this season’s Champions League and a pre-season tour in Asia, could help Barcelona recover from their ongoing financial challenges.
