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Barça U20 Fall in Dramatic Penalty Shootout to Flamengo in Intercontinental Final
FC Barcelona’s U20 team suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the Intercontinental Cup final against Flamengo’s U20 side, losing 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at the Maracaná Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 23, 2025. The result saw Flamengo crowned champions of the tournament.
Ferran Torres Eyes Starting Role
forward Ferran Torres, who scored the equalizing goal in a recent match, has expressed his determination to compete for the starting number 9 position alongside Robert Lewandowski. Torres made the statement following a game on August 24, 2025, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Pedri Questions Refereeing Consistency
Midfielder Pedri criticized the referee’s decision-making regarding handball calls, referencing a perceived missed penalty against Tchouaméni in a previous match. He highlighted this in comparison to a handball awarded against Balde in a recent game, according to Mundo Deportivo on August 23, 2025. Pedri was instrumental in Barcelona’s comeback during that match.
guille Fernández Commits Future to Barça
Youth midfielder Guille Fernández has decided to remain with FC Barcelona, despite reported interest from clubs including Borussia Dortmund and Porto. Fernández,as reported by Mundo Deportivo on August 23,2025,aims to capitalize on opportunities within the club.
