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Birmingham City and Barcelona tied 2-2 before penalty shootout

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Birmingham City and Barcelona tied 2-2 before penalty shootout

Summary

On July 31, Birmingham City faced Barcelona in a match ending 2-2, which went to penalties. Jude Bellingham, a former Birmingham player now with Real Madrid, attended the game to support his old club. Birmingham's performance saw them level the score against the La Liga giants, leading to a tense shootout. Further details on the penalty results were not specified.

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Status Watch

•Match took place on July 31 between Birmingham City and Barcelona
•Game ended in a 2-2 draw, leading to penalties
•Jude Bellingham watched the match as a former Birmingham player
•The match showcased Birmingham's performance against a La Liga team

Latest Updates

2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Jude Bellingham receives hero’s welcome on return to Birmingham City
10:24 PMESPN Soccer — Bellingham watches on as Birmingham beat Barça

What they're saying

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Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham returned to Birmingham City to watch his former club beat Barcelona on penalties following a 2-2 draw.
— ESPN Soccerby Sam Marsden