[1] The competition is hosted by FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium and is named in honour of Joan Gamper, a founding member, player, and later president of the club.

The next edition saw the first appearance of another Spanish team, Atlético Madrid, who along with the hosts, were joined by German side Bayern Munich, and Argentina's Boca Juniors.

Other top-flight Spanish clubs have also occasionally been invited, including Tenerife and Valencia, who were winners in 1993 and 1994, respectively.

Since 1997, the competition has only featured a one-off game, the tournament being shortened due to an increased fixture list and a shorter close season.

[1] If the match is tied after ninety minutes, no extra time is played and the winner is decided by a penalty shoot-out.