FC Barcelona draws with Birmingham City in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
FC Barcelona faced Birmingham City in their first preseason match on August 1, 2026. The game ended in a 2-2 draw, with Hamza Abdelkarim scoring both goals for Barcelona. This marked the debut of Abdelkarim in a friendly setting as part of Barcelona's youth squad. The draw signals a continuing adaptation phase for Barcelona as they begin preparations for the upcoming season. Next, the team will focus on their upcoming match against Brighton & Hove Albion Women at the Estrella Damm Gamper Festival on August 21.
- •Hamza Abdelkarim scores twice in his first match for Barcelona.
- •Barcelona ends the preseason game with a 2-2 draw against Birmingham City.
- •Next match is against Brighton & Hove Albion Women on August 21.
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