Barcelona wrapped up their successful preseason tour of Asia with a resounding 5-0 victory over Daegu FC at the Daegu Stadium. The match, which served as Barcelona’s final friendly before returning to Spain, saw the Catalan giants maintain their perfect record on the tour.
Goals came from a brace by Gavi, and strikes from Robert Lewandowski, Tony Fernandez, and Marcus Rashford. The result highlighted Barcelona’s attacking prowess, with the team scoring 15 goals in their three friendly matches in Asia.
The victory was a stark contrast to Daegu FC’s recent form. The South Korean side, currently at the bottom of the K League 1 table, has been struggling and remains winless in their last 12 matches. Daegu FC was without several key players due to injury, which further compounded their difficulties against a strong Barcelona side.
For Daegu, the match against a European giant like Barcelona provided a valuable opportunity for exposure. However, they were unable to generate any significant offense, failing to register a single shot on goal.
Barcelona’s new manager, Hansi Flick, continued to experiment with his squad, making rotations throughout the match while still fielding a potent lineup that included stars like Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski.
The win against Daegu FC concludes Barcelona’s Asian tour. The team will now head back to Spain to prepare for the Joan Gamper Trophy and the start of the La Liga season.
Where to Watch: The match was available to watch via live stream on FC Barcelona’s official YouTube channel and the CBS Sports Golazo Network.