Barça Concludes Asia Tour Against Daegu FC

Final Friendly Aims for Perfect Record

FC Barcelona wraps up its Asian journey with a final exhibition match against Daegu FC in South Korea. Fans can catch all the action live and free on FC Barcelona’s official YouTube channel, with kickoff scheduled for 8 PM local time, 1 PM CEST.

Seeking a Clean Sweep

Having secured victories in their initial two encounters against Vissel Kobe and FC Seoul, the Catalan giants are aiming to maintain their winning streak. Manager **Hansi Flick**’s squad has shown impressive offensive form, netting 10 goals across their preseason fixtures for the 2025/26 campaign.

Squad Adjustments Expected

As has been the pattern during this preseason trip, **Hansi Flick** is anticipated to make further squad rotations for this final friendly. He has previously utilized halftime changes to assess his players. However, concerns have arisen regarding midfielder **Fermín López** and defender **Iñigo Martínez**, who were unable to complete the last training session in Seoul due to minor physical issues.

Following the match, the team will return to Seoul to board their flight back to Barcelona, with arrival expected on Tuesday morning. The Blaugranes’ immediate focus after the Asia tour shifts to the traditional Gamper Trophy match against Como 1907 on Monday, August 10th, before commencing their official La Liga season against Mallorca on Sunday, August 16th, at Son Moix.

In a testament to the global appeal of top-tier football, the average attendance for friendly matches involving major European clubs has seen a significant increase, with some pre-season games drawing crowds exceeding 50,000, reflecting strong fan engagement worldwide. UEFA Report 2024