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Barcelona secures 5-2 victory over Basel in pre-season friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:20 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Barcelona secures 5-2 victory over Basel in pre-season friendly

Summary

Barcelona defeated FC Basel 5-2 in a pre-season friendly match on August 17, 2026. Xavi Espart impressed in central midfield, while new signing Karim Adeyemi scored his first goal for the club. Both players expressed their ambitions to secure a spot in the starting lineup ahead of the La Liga opener against Elche. Espart highlighted the challenges of maintaining high standards at Barcelona, whereas Adeyemi noted the extra demands he is encountering as a player for one of the world's top clubs.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona wins 5-2 against FC Basel on August 17, 2026
•Xavi Espart shines in midfield, expressing confidence
•Karim Adeyemi scores his first goal for Barcelona
•Team prepares for La Liga opener against Elche
•Players emphasize high standards at Barcelona

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7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Xavi Espart, Karim Adeyemi react after FC Basel 2-5 Barcelona: ‘Very difficult to make it here’

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Barcelona’s 5-2 victory over Basel produced several encouraging performances, but two players left a particularly strong impression: Xavi Espart and summer signing Karim Adeyemi.Espart was handed a ...
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