Yes, it was Barca’s first minutes of pre-season, but Vissel Kobe were slap bang in the middle of their league season, and are currently top of the league whilst chasing a three-peat of titles. However, only in the last few minutes of the first half when they scored the equaliser, had the hosts shown anything like the urgency required.

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

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.

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick singled out Jofre Torrents and Dro Fernandez for praise after Sunday’s 3-1 win over Vissel Kobe in pre-season. Flick handed debuts to his three summer signings and several youngsters and was rewarded with some bright performances.

Barcelona’s newest addition, Marcus Rashford, made his unofficial debut in Blaugrana colours during the club’s first pre-season friendly against Vissel Kobe. Although he didn’t get on the