Barcelona humiliates Como with a 5-0 win in the Joan Gamper Trophy, with Fermin and Yamal each scoring twice for the Catalan giants
Barcelona's Pre-Season: Promising Performances from Rashford and Yamal
Barcelona's pre-season for the 2025/26 campaign has been a mix of promising performances and logistical challenges. Despite the cancellation of some planned matches in Asia, the team showcased their potential in their first friendly against Vissel Kobe.
One standout player in this match was Lamine Yamal, who demonstrated strong attacking involvement throughout the game. Yamal started in Barcelona's forward line and was instrumental in key moments, contributing to the team's offensive dynamics [2]. His impressive display earned him two goals, with one assist from Raphinha and the other from Marcus Rashford, who provided an assist in the 37th minute [3].
Rashford's role in Barcelona's pre-season has been less documented, but he is part of the squad adapting after the departure of Robert Lewandowski. Details on Rashford's specific performance are limited, but he is expected to have been tested by coach Hansi Flick as Barcelona prepared for the new season [4].
The team's offensive chemistry has been evolving without Lewandowski, with younger and new attacking players like Yamal and Rashford gaining more responsibility. In addition to their performance against Vissel Kobe, Barcelona faced FC Seoul, Daegu FC, and Como 1907. However, some matches in Japan and South Korea were canceled or uncertain due to contractual issues affecting Barcelona's travel and schedule [1][3][4].
Despite these challenges, players like Yamal and Rashford have had the opportunity to impress in the limited pre-season fixtures. Yamal is looking to build on his impressive 2024-25 campaign, while Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, is finding his feet with his new club.
The team's efforts were rewarded on Sunday when they won the Joan Gamper Trophy by beating Como 5-0 in their pre-season match. Barcelona cruised to the title, scoring two goals in a five-minute span before half-time. Fermin Lopez scored two goals for Barcelona in the match, with his first goal coming in the 21st minute from the edge of the penalty area, and his second an exquisite strike into the top-left corner.
Rashford was unable to find the net despite rounding Como goalkeeper Jean Butez in the first half, but his performance puts his name forward for a starting spot in Flick's attack. Yamal, who has contributed five goals (four goals, one assist) to Barcelona's pre-season tally, looks set to build on his impressive campaign in the 2024-25 season.
Barcelona have scored a total of 20 goals in their four pre-season games, with Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez scoring multiple times each. The team's star-studded attack, despite the injury absence of Robert Lewandowski, put on a ruthless display, showcasing their potential for the upcoming season.
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