مصباح متعدد الاستعمالات للمخيمين
وفر 12%! اشترِ مصباح متعدد الاستعمالات للمخيمين بسعر 192.96 د.ل فقط في ليبيا. مت
🛒 تسوق الآنBarcelona 4-1 Europa: Flick's Men Dominate Preseason Opener with Five-Goal Thriller
Barcelona 4-1 Europa: Flick's Men Dominate Preseason Opener with Five-Goal Thriller
Barcelona kick off 2026-27 preseason with convincing 4-1 victory over Catalan neighbours CE Europa
Barcelona opened their 2026-27 preseason campaign with an emphatic 4-1 victory over CE Europa on Friday evening, showcasing attacking depth and youthful promise in Hansi Flick's first competitive run-out of the summer. The match served as an important fitness test for the Blaugrana as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Five goals were scored across the 90 minutes, with Barcelona racing to a two-goal lead before Europa pulled one back just before half-time. The home side regained control in the second period with two quick-fire goals to seal a comfortable win.
Diarra Opens the Scoring Early
Barcelona wasted no time asserting their dominance. In the 13th minute, midfielder Diarra broke the deadlock with a well-taken finish, capitalising on a defensive lapse from Europa to slot home calmly. The early goal set the tone for a dominant first-half display from the Catalan giants.
Flick's high-pressing system was evident from the start, forcing Europa into several mistakes deep in their own half. Barcelona controlled possession from the opening whistle and created several promising chances.
Hamza Abdel Karim Scores First Senior Goal
The moment of the match came in the 29th minute when young talent Hamza Abdel Karim scored his first-ever goal for the Barcelona first team. The promising attacker latched onto a through ball inside the box and finished with composure beyond his years, doubling Barcelona's lead to 2-0.
Abdel Karim, highly rated within Barcelona's youth academy, seized his opportunity in preseason. The goal will boost his chances of featuring in Flick's plans for the season ahead.
Europa Pull One Back Before Half-Time
Just before the interval, Europa found a way back into the contest. In the 40th minute, Ribero capitalised on a momentary defensive lapse from Barcelona, firing home to reduce the deficit to 2-1. The goal gave the visitors a lifeline heading into the break.
Despite the setback, Barcelona went into the dressing room with a deserved lead, having created the clearer chances throughout the opening 45 minutes.
Second-Half Dominance Seals the Win
Barcelona came out for the second half with renewed intensity. Just three minutes after the restart, in the 48th minute, Ebrima Tonkara restored Barcelona's two-goal cushion with a clinical finish. The forward showed excellent movement to find space in the box before slotting past the goalkeeper.
The scoring was completed in the 58th minute when Alex Gonzalez netted Barcelona's fourth, putting the result beyond doubt. Five different goalscorers contributed across the match.
Flick's Tactical Approach Takes Shape
Hansi Flick used the fixture to experiment with formations and personnel, giving valuable minutes to both established stars and emerging talents. The German coach's emphasis on quick transitions and high pressing was evident throughout.
"Four goals is a good start," said Flick after the match, "but we must be more disciplined at the back. These friendlies are exactly for this purpose — to identify what needs work before the competitive matches begin."
Libyan Fans Follow Barcelona's Journey
For Libyan football fans following Barcelona's preseason journey, the emergence of Hamza Abdel Karim offers an additional storyline to track. The young forward's first senior goal is a testament to Barcelona's continued investment in youth development — a philosophy that resonates with football enthusiasts across North Africa and the Arab world, where Barcelona enjoys a massive fanbase.
Barcelona's next preseason fixture is expected to provide a sterner test as the team faces higher-calibre opposition in the coming weeks before La Liga gets underway.
— Libya Press / Sports Desk
