Regarding the friendship match... it was Lu Yang who connected the domestic clubs.
As long as Lu Yang is playing in Europe, each year, some clubs will use his connections to play friendship matches inland.
For those European clubs, expanding influence inland while earning some extra revenue, why not?
As for inland itself, this cultivates the football atmosphere.
It also allows domestic fans to see the stars they love firsthand, fulfilling their dreams.
Additionally, it helps some domestic clubs build bridges to communicate with European clubs, giving more young players in China the opportunity to play abroad.
Overall, it's generally a win-win.
But that's on a macro level.
On a micro level, head coaches and players may not see it that way.
Because playing against inland football clubs, Barça can't test their training camp results.
They can't even test the level and performance of the substitutes.
Because the opponent is really too weak.
