Barcelona will compete for the annual Joan Gamper Trophy on Monday, and the 2017 edition of the match will be a special one, as the Catalans have invited Brazilian side Chapecoense to the Camp Nou.
Chapecoense became globally known in November of last year after a deadly plane crash in Colombia decimated the team. A number of initiatives were undertaken to help the club, including this friendly.
As shared by ESPN's Sam Borden, one survivor of the crash is expected to take part in the match:
Sam BordenThe players of #Chapecoense are heading to Barcelona.