Barcelona vs Como: Barça Seal Preseason with Spectacular 5-0 Victory
Barcelona vs Como unfolded as a statement win for Hansi Flick’s side—securing a 5-0 triumph in the Joan Gamper Trophy at the Estadi Johan Cruyff and capping their preseason preparations with authority.FC BarcelonaBarça BlaugranesCadena SER
Game Overview & Key Performers
Barcelona vs Como got decisively out of hand early. By halftime, Barça had already put the game to bed, scoring four times in a ruthless first 25 minutes.Cadena SEREl País
- Fermín López rose as the midfield revelation—scoring a brace and delivering a physical, tactical performance that epitomized Barça’s intensity.Barça BlaugranesEl País
- Lamine Yamal continued to dazzle, netting twice with his signature dribbling flair and precise finishing.Barça BlaugranesCadena SER
- Raphinha contributed the fifth goal, rounding off the onslaught with a simple finish amid Barcelona’s attacking fluidity.FC BarcelonaBarça Blaugranes
Defensively too, Barça were in command: pressing relentlessly, squashing Como’s threats, and maintaining structure across the back line.Barça BlaugranesDiario AS
Squad Notes, Debuts & Implications
Barcelona vs Como featured several notable developments behind the scoreline:
- Marcus Rashford made his competitive debut. While he contributed with an assist, fans and analysts poked fun at a glaring miss of an open net. Comments ranged from defensive support to light-hearted ribbing: “Rashford did the hard part … and somehow fucked the easy part”Reddit
“Fermín has been our best player, by far.”Reddit - Joan García, the young goalkeeper, made an impression — a strong outing that may aid his international prospects.Sempre Barca
- Club president Joan Laporta, in post-match remarks, reaffirmed Marc-André ter Stegen’s captaincy and addressed the departure of defender Íñigo Martínez, framing it as a balanced decision for the club.Barça Blaugranes
Video of the Barcelona vs Como Match Highlights from the Joan Gamper Trophy:
HIGHLIGHTS | FC Barcelona v Como (Joan Gamper Trophy)
Tactical Themes & Preseason Reflections
Barcelona vs Como highlighted several recurring themes from their preseason under Flick:
- High press—once again executed masterfully, forcing turnovers and dictating play.Diario ASCadena SER
- Cohesion and efficiency—Barça closed preseason with four straight wins, 20 goals scored and just six conceded.Cadena SER
- Young stars emerging—Fermín’s athleticism and Yamal’s creativity stamped them as vital assets for the 2025–26 campaign.Barça Blaugranes1
What Lies Ahead
Having steamrolled Como, Barcelona now shift their focus to the official season opener against Mallorca, hoping to carry this momentum forward.YouTube1
With a strong preseason behind them—both in results and performances—Barça appear poised to capitalize on a near seamless transition into competitive play.
