Barcelona's Hamza Abdelkarim scores twice in friendly against Birmingham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Barcelona faced Birmingham City in a pre-season friendly on Friday evening, where Hamza Abdelkarim scored both of Barcelona's goals. The 18-year-old striker first equalized with a penalty just before halftime, then added a second from close range after an hour. After Birmingham leveled the match again at 2-2, the game proceeded to a penalty shootout, which Birmingham ultimately won. Abdelkarim's performance showcased his potential to impress under manager Hansi Flick.
- •Hamza Abdelkarim scored twice for Barcelona in a friendly.
- •Barcelona drew 2-2 with Birmingham City before penalty shootout.
- •Abdelkarim equalized with a penalty late in the first half.
- •He added his second goal after an hour of play.
- •Birmingham won the ensuing penalty shootout.
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"Barcelona youngster Hamza Abdelkarim proved himself the star of the show in the club’s latest pre-season friendly outing on Friday evening.Afforded the chance to impress by Hansi Flick, the young Eg...
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