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MARCUS RASHFORD and his FC Barcelona teammates have expressed their discontent regarding being scheduled to play in Miami.
They stood still for the initial 15 seconds of their home match against Girona.


The Catalan giants are frustrated about the
and the rest of La Liga’s players are supporting them by doing the same before their matches.
Oviedo and their players were the first to protest by remaining still at the beginning of their Friday match.
When Barcelona and Girona players followed suit, La Liga’s cameras switched to show footage of the stands instead.
The Spanish PFA rallied its top-flight captains to oppose the decision to move the December 20 match to the US.
Villarreal players were informed they were not obligated to participate.
However, Hansi Flick’s team made their feelings known regardless, as did Girona.
Girona kicked off and then everyone remained still for 15 seconds, including Barcelona players, in protest of LaLiga relocating Villarreal-Barça to Miami pic.twitter.com/I3shILbE5w
— Samuel Marsden (@samuelmarsden) October 18, 2025
In the match itself, the home side took the lead, but a former Dortmund player equalized for Girona.
Tempers flared, resulting in the manager being sent off during the game.
However, as has frequently been the case with this Barcelona squad, they managed to find a late winner.
Ronald Araujo scored at the last moment to secure all three points and send Barcelona back to the top of the league.
They will now focus on Olympiacos in the , before facing Real Madrid in El Clasico next Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are FC Barcelona players protesting?
FC Barcelona players are protesting against the decision to move their match against Villarreal to Miami, expressing their discontent through a silent stand at the beginning of their match against Girona.
What happened during the match between Barcelona and Girona?
In the match, Barcelona took the lead, but Girona equalized. Tempers flared, leading to the manager being sent off, but Barcelona ultimately secured a late winner from Ronald Araujo.
What are Barcelona's upcoming matches?
Barcelona's next matches include a game against Olympiacos, followed by a highly anticipated El Clasico against Real Madrid next Sunday.