Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published Monday, July 28, 2025, 07:45 / Updated Monday, July 28, 2025 07:46
Barcelona won 3-1 first friendly of the season, with Vissel Kobe, in the opening of the tour she undertakes in Japan and South Korea.
The champion of Spain finally arrived in Japan, after the friend with Vissel Kobe at one time, the result of not paying the amount agreed with the promoter. The fans were so happy to see Lamine Yamal et comp. that they made a real holiday in the Test match won by Catalans without problems (3-1).
The Japanese ovated Lamine Yamal at every balloon touch
Lamine has been ovated since the appearance on the field, and then, during the match, at each balloon touch. The 18-year-old Spanish international rewarded him with several spectacular actions, in his now characteristic style, but not inscribed.
The joy of the void came to Eric Garcia (12), who resumed in the net, near a corner, fresh to the transfer Roony Bardghji (77), served by Lewandowski, and Dro, who scored with a shot, from 16 meters, the most beautiful goal of the evening (87).
Dro, pleasant surprise from the “La Masia” Academy
Dro?! The 17 -year -old offensive midfielder, on his full name Dro Fernandez, was promoted by Hansi Flick from the Academy. It was introduced in the second half, and the success of the 87th minute was the crown of a successful evolution. “Flick transforms everything that touches,” was the conclusion of the Catalan Sport daily.
Rashford? He entered the onset of the second half, when Flick changed massively, and according to the daily Marca, “he was active, involved and led important offensive actions. He dared to execute corners, he shot, he showed his speed, the ability to find spaces, he connected well with Jofre, Dani Olmo, Lewandowski”. But after 33 minutes, left without “gasoline”, it was replaced.
How did Barcelona play in the first friendly of the summer
Flick bet in the first half the following eleven: Joan García – éric García, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Balde – Gavi, Pedri, Fermín, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha – Ferran Torres.
After the resumption, Szczesny, Koundé, Araujo, Christensen, Jofre; Marc Casadó, Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, Roony, Marcus Rashford, Lewandowski, Gerard Martín and Dro.
