Overview

• Robert Lewandowski’s left-thigh hamstring strain is expected to keep him out for two to three weeks, ruling him out of Sunday’s Joan Gamper Trophy and likely Barcelona’s La Liga opener on August 16.
• Barcelona capped an unbeaten preseason by routing Serie A side Como 5-0 at the 6,000-seat Estadi Johan Cruyff amid ongoing Camp Nou renovations.
• Fermín López and Lamine Yamal each netted a brace and Raphinha added a goal, highlighting the squad’s attacking depth in Lewandowski’s absence.
• On-loan forward Marcus Rashford made his first start for Barcelona, providing the assist for Raphinha’s strike and impressing as a false-nine option.
• Despite stadium constraints, the dominant display maintained momentum for Flick’s side as they prepare for their league campaign against Mallorca.