FC Barcelona defeats FC Basel 5-2 in preseason friendly

FC Barcelona secured a 5-2 victory against FC Basel on August 17, 2026, during a preseason friendly in Switzerland. New signing Karim Adeyemi opened the scoring on his first start, followed by Lamine Yamal, who contributed a goal and an assist. Late in the match, Bisiwu added a brace to seal the win. Coach Hansi Flick described the match as a good test and hinted at potential signings after evaluating the team's performance. Barcelona is also close to finalizing agreements with Manchester City for Rodri and with Joao Cancelo after his departure from Al Hilal.

• 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — FC Barcelona News: 17 August 2026