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Barcelona concludes pre-season with 5-2 victory over FC Basel

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:55 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Barcelona concludes pre-season with 5-2 victory over FC Basel

Summary

Barcelona finished their pre-season campaign with a decisive 5-2 win against FC Basel at St Jakob-Park. The match highlighted the contributions of several new players, as Jesse Bisiwu scored two late goals, while Karim Adeyemi added a goal and an assist. Lamine Yamal also made an impact with a penalty conversion and an assist. Despite the strong offensive display, Barcelona's defense allowed Basel to score twice, indicating areas to improve ahead of their upcoming Joan Gamper Trophy match against Al-Ahly. Hansi Flick will be assessing his squad's readiness for the new season as competitive play approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona wins 5-2 against FC Basel on August 16.
•Jesse Bisiwu scores twice in his debut for Barcelona.
•Karim Adeyemi contributes a goal and an assist.
•Lamine Yamal scores a penalty and assists Bisiwu's second goal.
•Barcelona prepares for the Joan Gamper Trophy against Al-Ahly next.

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4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Three Barcelona players impress in 5-2 win over FC Basel

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Barcelona wrapped up their pre-season with an emphatic 5-2 victory over Basel at St Jakob-Park, showcasing the attacking quality of their new arrivals.Hansi Flick’s side ran riot in Switzerland, wit...
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