Overview

• Barcelona ended their preseason with a commanding 5-0 victory over Como in the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 10.
• Lamine Yamal delivered a two-goal performance that underscored his generational attacking prowess.
• Fermin López also scored twice, staking his claim for a midfield role alongside Frenkie de Jong and Pedri.
• Marcus Rashford made his competitive debut in place of Robert Lewandowski and set up Raphinha’s goal.
• Ronald Araujo partnered Pau Cubarsí at centre-back after Inigo Martinez’s exit, while Alejandro Balde reclaimed his starting left-back role upon returning to full fitness.