Gerard Martín discusses Barcelona's goals after Birmingham friendly draw

Gerard Martín addressed the media following FC Barcelona's 2-2 draw against Birmingham City, which Barcelona lost 3-2 on penalties. He emphasized that the focus should be on the progress made during pre-season rather than the result. Martín acknowledged Birmingham's superior fitness and expressed satisfaction with the young players’ performances, particularly highlighting Hamza Abdelkarim's brace. He noted the unusual preparation this summer due to the absence of many senior players and underscored Barcelona's ambition to compete for trophies this season, especially the Champions League. Martín also praised the training conditions at St. George's Park.

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