Introduction 

⚽ Vissel Kobe 1–3 FC Barcelona: Debuts, Drama & Youth Shine in Japan 🏟️

 

 

Occasion: Barca’s Asian Preseason Opener

 

First Half: Barça Leads, Kobe Responds

 

Barcelona took the lead in the 33rd minute

when Eric García, from a corner scramble, bundled home their opener. Barcelona controlled much of the early play until Taisei Miyashiro pounced on a second‑phase rebound just before halftime to level for Vissel Kobe .

 

Second Half: Substitutions Spark Change

 

Hansi Flick rotated his entire side at halftime. Among the changes, debutants Marcus Rashford, Roony Bardghji, and Pedro “Dro” Fernández entered the game. Bardghji came on in the 76th minute and restored Barça’s lead with a clinical finish from Lewandowski’s assist . Then, in the 87th minute, Pedro Fernández—the 17-year-old academy graduate nicknamed “Dro”—sealed the 3‑1 win with a thunderous volley from the edge of the box .

 

Debuts & Rising Stars

 

Rashford made his Barça debut but lasted only 30–33 minutes due to match‑load management; technical streaming issues during his appearance prompted Barcelona to shift the broadcast to YouTube mid‑game .

 

Joan García, the goalkeeper on debut wearing the number 1, was between the posts and conceded Kobe’s goal, though he made several good saves earlier .

 

Flick praised the contributions of Bardghji and Dro, highlighting La Masia’s continued strength, with Jofre Torrents and other youth players also impressing .

 

 

Match Stats & Flow

 

Barcelona dominated possession

(~79%), completed nearly 675 passes with over 90 % accuracy, and took 16 shots (5 on target). Vissel Kobe had just 21 % possession, 8 shots, and under 200 passes overall .

 

📝 Highlights & Video Coverage

 

If you prefer a condensed version, try the official FC Barcelona highlights or extended options on YouTube from various fan channels.

 

 

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🚀 Why This Match Matters

 

Smooth outing for Barca’s new era under Hansi Flick—effective first-half control and meaningful second-half rotations.

 

Breakout performances: Bardghji scored on debut; Dro followed with an unforgettable finishing touch late.

 

Strategic depth: Youth players like Yamal, Jofre Torrents, and Fernández fit into a broader rotation plan.

 

Market outreach hiccup: Despite organizational turbulence—match cancelation threats earlier in the tour due to contractual issues—the fixture finally went ahead, albeit with streaming troubles .

 

 

 

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Internal Link Suggestions

 

You might add links to internal pages such as:

 

**[Barcelona Youth Academy & Debuts]**,

 

**[Next fixture vs FC Seoul]**,

 

**[Player profiles: Bardghji / Dro / Rashford]**

These could live wherever you’d like them in your site structure.

 

 

External Link Recommendation

 

For further reading and an official recap, I suggest linking to FC Barcelona’s website match report:

Barcelona’s official “Full match: Vissel Kobe v Barça” page .

http://Barcelona official page

 

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Final Thoughts

Clever pre-season Barcelona debut with a mix of tactical acumen, youngsters fulfilling promises and new faces popping up in the papers. Though the Asia tour was not flawless, the 3-1 victory is an indication of a very promising debut to the Asian tour.

 

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