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Xavi Espart shines in new midfield role for Barcelona against Basel

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:20 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Xavi Espart shines in new midfield role for Barcelona against Basel

Summary

Barcelona faced Basel in a friendly match in Switzerland on August 16, winning 5-2. Xavi Espart, typically a right-back, was deployed in a deep-lying midfield role and impressed with his positional awareness and passing range. Other goals came from Lamine Yamal, Hamza Abdelkarim, Karim Adeyemi, and Jesse Bisiwu. The match forms part of Barcelona's preparations for the upcoming La Liga season.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona wins a friendly match against Basel 5-2.
•Xavi Espart plays successfully in midfield instead of his usual position.
•Goal scorers include Lamine Yamal, Hamza Abdelkarim, Karim Adeyemi, and Jesse Bisiwu.
•The match is part of preseason preparations for Barcelona.
•Barcelona is under the management of Hansi Flick.

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An up-and-coming member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona, namely Xavi Espart, was tested in a new role in the club’s latest outing on Sunday.And to say that the Spaniard went on to...
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