Islamabad, Aug 11, 2025: The 2025/26 season of FC Barcelona would begin officially by reserving an annual match called Joan Gamper Trophy, a friendly match highly anticipated by the team plays the role of the final dress rehearsal before starting competitive matches. In this 2020 season, the catalans receive the Italian team Como to face what could be an interesting match.
The game will not be played at the usual Camp Nou, since the Barcelona City Council had problems with issuing a permit, and some of the returning faces (such as Cesc Fabregas and Sergi Roberto) will see action. Rather, this match will be played in the Estadi Johan Cruyff.
The game will confirm which among the players that coach Hansi Flick intends to count on, particularly after the departure of Iinigo Martinez. Robert Lewandowski misses out with a slight hamstring pull, though will likely be returning soon.
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Acting off the pitch, Barcelona has undergone a set-of-controversial management of the captaincy at Marc-Andre ter Stegen raising issues of internal strife under financial tensions. Its short-lived removal and re-institution of the goalkeeper symbolizes greater battles in the management of the club in general.
Since the match Barcelona vs Como will be the first game of a new season, fans want to hear the firm line regarding the team and a positive mood. This game does not only thrill the fans, but also shows what the club hopes to achieve despite the current adversity about their activities off the field.
