Barcelona's Hamza Abdelkarim scores twice in penalty shootout against Birmingham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:49 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
On August 1, Barcelona faced Birmingham, marking the first game without Robert Lewandowski. Hamza Abdelkarim, a new face in the number 9 shirt, scored twice during regular time in a match that ended in a penalty shootout loss for Barcelona. His goals came against a backdrop of failed transfer attempts for other candidates, positioning him as a potential future star for the club. Hansi Flick praised Abdelkarim's performance and maturity post-match, suggesting he can make a significant impact moving forward.
- •Hamza Abdelkarim scored two goals in regular time against Birmingham.
- •The match concluded with Barcelona losing on penalties.
- •Robert Lewandowski recently transferred to Chicago Fire.
- •Barcelona's attempts to sign other strikers have faltered.
- •Hansi Flick commended Abdelkarim's skills and potential.
- 8:49 AMYahoo Sports — Has Barcelona Found Its New Number 9 After Lewandowski?
"Barcelona had a new figure wear its iconic number 9 shirt for the first time in the post-Robert Lewandowski era on Friday against Birmingham.
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