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Hamza Abdelkarim scores twice in Barcelona's draw with Birmingham City

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Hamza Abdelkarim scores twice in Barcelona's draw with Birmingham City

Summary

Barcelona faced Birmingham City in a pre-season friendly in England, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Hamza Abdelkarim was the standout player, scoring both goals for Barcelona, including one from a penalty he earned. The match highlighted Barcelona's defensive struggles but showcased Abdelkarim's talent amid the team's search for a new center-forward. After the game, Abdelkarim expressed his happiness at scoring and his hope for continued improvement. Following this friendly, Barcelona will prepare for the start of the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Match ended in a 2-2 draw with Birmingham City.
•Hamza Abdelkarim scored both goals for Barcelona.
•Abdelkarim expressed hope for continued improvement.
•Barcelona has defensive issues to address.
•Team is searching for a new center-forward.

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6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Hamza Abdelkarim explodes in joy after brace for Barcelona vs Birmingham City: ‘Hopefully more of this’

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Last night, Barcelona played their first pre-season friendly in England as they took on Birmingham with an academy star-filled team.The game eventually fizzled out to a 2-2 draw, before the Blaugrana ...
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