"Already Better than Prime Ter Stegen", "Was a Monster" - Fans Hail Barcelona Debutant's Performance in 3-1 Win Against Vissel Kobe
- On Sunday, July 27, 2025, FC Barcelona beat Vissel Kobe 3-1 at Misaki Park Stadium in a pre-season friendly.
- Looking ahead, FC Barcelona start La Liga at Mallorca on August 16, with their first home match postponed until mid-September.
- Defender Eric Garcia opened the scoring with a close-range finish, with the game unfolding in sweltering conditions at Misaki Park Stadium.
- Next on the tour, FC Barcelona head to South Korea, facing FC Seoul on Thursday and Daegu on Monday.
- Looking ahead, Hansi Flick leads a fully fit squad, with El Clasico scheduled for Matchweek 10 in late October.
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Rashford makes Barcelona debut in Japan friendly win
Marcus Rashford made his first appearance for Barcelona in a 3-1 pre-season win over J.League side Vissel Kobe in Japan on Sunday, coming on as a substitute. The English forward joined the Spanish champions on loan from boyhood club Manchester United this week and was thrust into action against Kobe…
Barcelona players defeated Vissel Kobe 3-1 today in a friendly match on their pre-season tour of Japan, with Marcus Rashford making his debut for the Spanish team.
Roony Bardghji, 19, has already made an impression at Barcelona. In his first match with the big club, he immediately struck. The Swede scored the match-winner against Vissel Kobe.
Is Marcus Rashford playing for Barca vs Vissel Kobe in pre-season friendly?
With Barcelona kicking off its Japan tour on Sunday, fans might see the first glimpse of Rashford playing in a Barcelona shirt against Vissel Kobe at the Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium (Noevir Stadium Kobe).
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