Overview

• Barcelona ended its Asia preseason tour on August 4 with a 5-0 victory over Daegu FC, featuring a brace from Gavi and Marcus Rashford’s first goal for the club.
• President Joan Laporta said player registrations are progressing but conceded that Ter Stegen’s contract remains the quickest path to clear space for new signings.
• Hansi Flick must reduce an overfilled squad before the August 10 team unveiling, with potential sales of Andreas Christensen, Héctor Fort and Marc Casadó under consideration.
• Despite a strong debut in Japan, new goalkeeper Joan García conceded three goals in Seoul, underscoring uncertainty in the pecking order ahead of La Liga.
• Barcelona will present its squad at the Trofeo Joan Gamper on August 10 and open the La Liga season on August 16, heightening the urgency to meet fair play requirements.