FC Barcelona kicked off their 2025/26 preseason with a 3-1 victory over Vissel Kobe, at the Misaki Park Stadium, a match notable for the debut appearances of five new faces in the blaugrana shirt, Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Roony Bardghji, Jofre Torrents and Pedro Fernandez ‘Dro’.
Joan Garcia, the new Catalan goalkeeper, featured in the first half and made a strong impression with a string of key saves. Despite conceding just before halftime to Miyashiro, Garcia’s sharp reflexes helped keep Barca level for most of the opening period. He was unfortunate on the goal, having parried the initial shot only to see the rebound slotted home.
The second half saw the introduction of Rashford, Bardghji, and La Masia product Jofre Torrents. Rashford and Jofre combined well on the left flank, showing pace and creativity. It was Roony Bardghji who broke the deadlock in the 77th minute, curling a precise finish into the net after a well-constructed move involving Rashford and Lewandowski.
