Hamza Abdelkarim shines for Barcelona in penalty defeat to Birmingham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Hamza Abdelkarim scored twice as Barcelona played to a 2-2 draw with Birmingham City in a friendly match at St Andrew's. The Blues ultimately won 3-2 on penalties. Abdelkarim's performance caught the eye of Jude Bellingham, who was in attendance. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised the 18-year-old forward for his potential and composure. The match provided an opportunity for Abdelkarim to demonstrate his talent, especially in the absence of several star players on break after the World Cup.
- •Abdelkarim scores twice for Barcelona in the friendly matchup
- •Match ends in 2-2 draw, Birmingham wins 3-2 on penalties
- •Jude Bellingham watches on during the game
- •Flick highlights Abdelkarim's potential and scoring ability
- •Barcelona missing several World Cup players during the match
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barca's Abdelkarim puts on a show for Bellingham in Birmingham
"Hamza Abdelkarim scores twice in Barcelona's friendly against Birmingham - which the Blues win on penalties - as Jude Bellingham watches on.
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