Pyrenees Cup
Barcelona began to play friendly games against teams from the neighbouring regions in France in 1904. Club president Arthur Witty organised the club's first trip abroad, which resulted in their first game against a non-Spanish team. On 1 May 1904, Barcelona defeated the French team Stade Olympien des Étudiants Toulousains.
By 1910, the international friendlies evolved into the Pyrenees Cup, a competition featuring teams from Languedoc, Le Midi, Aquitaine, Catalonia, and the Basque Country. At that time it was considered the finest competition open for participation. Five editions were played in total, with FC Barcelona winning four consecutive trophies from 1910 to 1913.
| Year | Opposing team | Score | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | Real Sociedad | 2–1 | Sète, France |
| 1911 | Gars de Bordeaux | 4–0 | Toulouse, France |
| 1912 | Stade Bordelais UC | 5–3 | Toulouse, France |
| 1913 | Comète Simot | 7–2 | Barcelona, Spain |
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