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Barcelona continue their pre-season schedule with two fixtures in Germany – the first of which will be up against Bundesliga side Stuttgart, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. This should not only be a good chance for Ronald Koeman to see his regulars play alongside some of Barça B’s young stars, but will also provide a good test for Barcelona, as the season approaches.

Stuttgart are nearing the start of their campaign, and will play their first competitive fixture in the DFB Pokal, in just over a weeks time. Barcelona come off the back of two victories at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, up against local Catalan opposition, but will now look to bleed in first team regulars to the first team, as well as continue to give chances to the likes of Alejandro Baldé, Nico González and Álex Collado.

Ronald Koeman will also be glad to welcome back the senior players Ronald Araújo, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, who should all have important roles to play in the season ahead.