Club Sportif Sfaxien vs Villarreal Friendly Match Rescheduled for July
The much-anticipated friendly between Tunisia’s Club Sportif Sfaxien (CSS) and Spanish La Liga side Villarreal has officially been postponed. Originally slated for May, the match will now take place on July 26, following a mutual agreement between the two clubs.
The decision to delay the fixture was made to better accommodate the pre-season preparations of both teams. For Villarreal, the rescheduled date allows for a smoother integration into their summer training programme ahead of the 2024–2025 La Liga campaign. Meanwhile, CSS will benefit from a high-profile warm-up fixture just ahead of the Tunisian league’s scheduled start in early August.
While fans had been eagerly anticipating the rare clash between the Tunisian giants and the Spanish club, both sides expressed confidence that the new date would provide a better context for a competitive and meaningful encounter.
Club Sportif Sfaxien, one of Tunisia’s most decorated clubs, will look to test its squad against European opposition, while Villarreal sees the fixture as part of a broader strategy to expand its presence and engagement in North Africa.
Further logistical details, including ticket sales and broadcast arrangements, are expected to be announced closer to the match date.
