FC Barcelona beat Vissel Kobe 1-3 in their first preseason friendly. Goals from Eric García, Bardghji, and Dro marked the debut of Flick's new Barça.

2025/26 preseason: Good start for Barça in Japan

FC Barcelona kicked off their preseason tour with a solid 1-3 victory over Vissel Kobe at Noevir Stadium. Hansi Flick's team put in a good performance despite multiple rotations, showcasing new players who could come to the fore this season.

Goal results

0-1 | Min. 33: Eric García
1-1 | Min. 43: Taisei Miyashiro
1-2 | Min. 77: Roony Bardghji
1-3 | Min. 86: Pedro Fernández ‘Dro’

A promising start for Barça

The victory against Vissel Kobe not only marks a winning start for FC Barcelona in this new preseason, but also opens the door to new hopes under Hansi Flick's leadership. With a squad that combines experience and youth, and with new faces such as Bardghji, Rashford, and Dro showing personality, Barça is beginning to define its identity for the 2025/26 season.