#KLUPod | Preview: Team K League vs. Newcastle United, FC Seoul & Daegu FC vs. Barcelona

It's friendly week, the all-star break, and the time of year when some of European football's elite visit South Korea for exhibition matches. This year, we have Premier League side, and 2024-2025 Carabao Cup winners, Newcastle United, taking on Team K League, as well as FC Barcelona taking on FC Seoul and Daegu FC.

In this special episode of The K League United Podcast, Paul and Matt preview an exciting week of international club friendlies in Korea as European giants roll into town. First, we break down Team K League vs Newcastle United, highlighting key players to watch and what the best of K League will bring to the pitch. 

[READ: Team K League Guide for Newcastle fans]

Then, we turn our attention to FC Seoul vs Barcelona, a historic matchup set to light up the capital and get insights from FC Seoul fan and TV personality Paul Carver, before heading south with the help of KLU columnist Stuart Warren, to preview Daegu FC vs Barcelona, where the underdogs will look to make a statement against the Catalan kings. 

[READ: K League 1 Wrap-Up: Round 24]

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