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FC Barcelona wins Joan Gamper Trophy against Al Ahly
FC Barcelona won the 61st edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy with a 2-1 victory over Egypt's Al Ahly at Spotify Camp Nou. The match served as Barcelona's final pre-season test and the official presentation of their new squad under manager Hansi Flick.
Hamza Abdelkarim, a former Al Ahly player now with Barcelona, opened the scoring in the 29th minute. Raphinha doubled the lead with a penalty just before halftime. Al Ahly responded in the second half through Zizo, who scored in the 51st minute following an assist from Monsef Bakrar, but Barcelona held on for the win.
The event was notable for the return of matches to the Spotify Camp Nou and the presentation of new signings, including Rodri, Anthony Gordon, and Karim Adeyemi. During the match, security interventions were required to manage tensions between supporters in the stands. Following the game, Raphinha delivered his first speech as the club's new captain for the 2026/27 season.
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Al Ahly SC · FC Barcelona · Hamza Abdelkarim · Hansi Flick · Joan Gamper Trophy · Raphinha · Rodri · Spotify Camp Nou
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hamza Abdelkarim recently moved from Al Ahly to Barcelona.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match will be held at Spotify Camp Nou.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match will be broadcast live on ON Sport Plus and TV3.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Al Ahly is the first Egyptian club and the first African team to compete in the Joan Gamper Trophy.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Barcelona will face Al Ahly in the 2026 Joan Gamper Trophy.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match is scheduled for Wednesday, 19 August 2026.