Udinese wins Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup, defeats Barcelona and Nottingham Forest 1-0
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Udinese claimed the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup on August 8, 2026, after securing 1-0 victories against both Nottingham Forest and Barcelona. The mini-tournament, hosted at the Bluenergy Stadium, featured three 45-minute matches. Oumar Solet's header from a Nicolò Zaniolo corner opened the scoring against Nottingham. Barcelona later also won 1-0 against Nottingham, prior to Udinese's triumph over Barcelona sealed by Vakoun Bayo in the final match. Zaniolo was named player of the tournament, contributing significantly to Udinese's success on their home ground.
- •Udinese hosts the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup
- •Oumar Solet scores against Nottingham Forest
- •Barcelona wins against Nottingham with Raphinha's penalty
- •Vakoun Bayo nets the winning goal against Barcelona
- •Nicolò Zaniolo named player of the tournament
- 11:05 PMESPN Soccer — Udinese upset Barcelona, Forest in triangular cup
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Friendly: Udinese beat Barcelona and Nottingham Forest 1-0 to win cup
"Udinese have won the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup, managing to defeat both Barcelona and Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the mini-tournament.The Friulani hosted the competition at the Bluenergy Stadium, which c...
"Udinese beat Spanish champions Barcelona and Premier League side Nottingham Forest on Saturday to win the inaugural Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 8, 2026, 11:05 PMUdinese upset Barcelona, Forest in triangular cup
Udinese beat Spanish champions Barcelona and Premier League side Nottingham Forest on Saturday to win the inaugural Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:40 PMFriendly: Udinese beat Barcelona and Nottingham Forest 1-0 to win cup
Udinese have won the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup, managing to defeat both Barcelona and Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the mini-tournament.The Friulani hosted the competition at the Bluenergy Stadium, which c...
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