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FC Barcelona defeats FC Basel 5-2 in preseason friendly

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

FC Barcelona defeats FC Basel 5-2 in preseason friendly
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •Barcelona wins 5-2 against Basel in Switzerland.
  • •Adeyemi scores on his first start for Barcelona.
  • •Bisiwu scores twice in the final minutes.
  • •Rodri agreement in principle with Manchester City.
  • •Joao Cancelo to join Barcelona after leaving Al Hilal.
Latest Updates
  • 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — FC Barcelona News: 19 August 2026
  • 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — FC Barcelona News: 18 August 2026
  • 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — FC Barcelona News: 17 August 2026
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