Barcelona concludes their pre-season tour of the United States on Tuesday evening in Baltimore, where they will face Serie A powerhouse AC Milan.
Hansi Flick has brought a squad inspired by La Masia to the US, and the young talents from Barcelona have made a strong impression during the tour. After a 2-2 draw with Manchester City, Barcelona secured a victory over Real Madrid for the second summer in a row. Pau Victor, a standout player for Barcelona B last season, scored twice in their win during the New York Clasico.
Flick will be looking to finish their American tour on a high note against a Milan side that is also entering a new chapter following the departure of Stefano Pioli at the end of the 2023/24 season.
New manager Paulo Fonseca has already led Milan to victories over Manchester City and Real Madrid during their time in the US.
What time does Barcelona vs Milan kick-off?
Location: Baltimore, United States
Stadium: M&T Bank Stadium
Date: Wednesday 7 August
Kick-off Time: 00:30 BST / 19:30 ET* / 16:30 PT* (*Tuesday 6 July)
Barcelona team news
Jules Kounde is among the players who joined Flick's squad during the tour, but the Frenchman did not play in the match against Real Madrid. However, he is expected to get some playing time in Baltimore.
Spanish players Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres have taken extended breaks after Euro 2024 and will not be traveling to the US. Meanwhile, Fermin Lopez and Pau Cubarsi have been representing Spain's Under-23s in the Olympics.
Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo, Pedri, Ansu Fati, and Gavi are currently sidelined due to injuries, but Flick has welcomed the return of Alejandro Balde after a lengthy absence.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Milan
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Milan (4-2-3-1): Ter Stegen; Kounde, Christensen, Lenglet, Balde; Bernal, Casado; Raphinha, Gundogan, Victor; Lewandowski.
Milan team news
Euro 2024 stars Mike Maignan, Theo Hernandez, and Tijjani Reijnders have returned to Milan's training facility, but they will not be participating in the matches in the US. Consequently, Fonseca will be working with a squad similar to the one he has used in Milan's first two games of the tour.
Rafael Leao is in the running for Tuesday's match, and Fonseca is expected to field a strong starting XI against Barcelona, taking advantage of the break Milan has had between games.
USMNT stars Yunus Musah and Christian Pulisic are poised to make their first starts of the tour.
Milan predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Torriani; Calabria, Kalulu, Tomori, Terracciano; Bennacer, Musah; Chukwueze, Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic; Colombo.