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In 1910, Cardiff Corries became the first British team to play Barcelona . They stayed there for 3 weeks and also became the 1st British team to face Espanol. They went back to play 3 more games v FC Barcelona in 1921.

For those that want a bit more, here's a link to a story and some pics...

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/foo ... ey-9398122
The incredible story of how Barcelona's journey to become kings of Europe started against a little WELSH club
The untold tale of how Cardiff Corries became the first British side to take on the Nou Camp giants and helped set them on road to success
By Chris Wathan Chief Football Writer
5 JUN 2015

Chris Holmes wrote:For those that want a bit more, here's a link to a story and some pics...

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/foo ... ey-9398122
The incredible story of how Barcelona's journey to become kings of Europe started against a little WELSH club
The untold tale of how Cardiff Corries became the first British side to take on the Nou Camp giants and helped set them on road to success
By Chris Wathan Chief Football Writer
5 JUN 2015

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