Ghana international Thomas Partey could line up for Villarreal against Barcelona in what could become a historic Spanish La Liga fixture staged outside Spain.

Despite his arrival being seen as an attractive signing, Rashford's participation against Mallorca is in doubt due to Barcelona's financial regulation problems with La Liga. The Catalan club has yet to register Rashford or Joan Garcia, who are viewed as essential for the first team this upcoming season.

La Liga has been trying to host a league match in the USA for a decade, and it could finally become a reality with a Barcelona vs Villarreal game later this year. But here’s why La Liga loves America so much.