Barcelona’s pre-season got off to the perfect start in Japan on Sunday when Hansi Flick’s side locked horns with Vissel Kobe after a highly controversial set of days.The game, which was initially

The Englishman was more inclined to hug the touchline compared to the Brazilian, who often slid inside and helped Barça form a box midfield to overwhelm Vissel Kobe centrally. Rashford also moved infield but rarely had the chance to receive possession on the back foot and drive at the Vissel defense.

Teenage star Roony Bardghji scored a debut goal as Barcelona opened their preparations for the 2025-26 campaign with a 3-1 victory over Vissel Kobe in Japan on Sunday.

Eric Garcia scored the first goal for Barcelona in the pre-season campaign being held in Asia as he netted the team’s opening goal against Vissel Kobe on Sunday.Starting as the right-back, the