The TechQuilt Barcelona wrapped up their preseason Asia Tour in style with a dominant 5‑0 win over Daegu FC. From start to finish, it was one‑way traffic, with key stars shining and the future of Barça looking bright.
First Half: Gavi Leads the Charge
Right from the whistle, FC Barcelona set the tone. By the 21st minute, Gavi opened the scoring with a stunning left‑foot strike assisted by Lamine Yamal. Just before halftime, Gavi doubled the lead off another brilliant assist—this time from Jules Koundé, taking the score to 2‑0. Robert Lewandowski added the third in the 27th minute after a precise assist from Gerard Martín.
Second Half: New Blood and Rising Stars
Braided into the lineup in the second half, Toni Fernández, Dro Fernández, Marcus Rashford, and Pedri all got valuable minutes. Toni scored in the 54th minute after a clever move from Dani Olmo, making it 4‑0. Then, in the 65th minute, Marcus Rashford—on loan from Manchester United—struck his first goal for Barça with calm composure from the edge of the box, assisted by Eric García, sealing a 5‑0 win.
Standout Performers & Key Moments
- Gavi: Two goals and total control of midfield tempo—undoubtedly the match MVP.
- Lamine Yamal: Created chances and dazzled with dribbles throughout the match.
- Marcus Rashford: Scoring his first Barça goal made this match memorable.
- Squad depth: Coach Hansi Flick used all 26 players, blending top starters and promising youth, showing solid turnover and readiness for the new season.
- Injury score: Young defender Pau Cubarsí picked up a knock late in the game, though Flick confirmed it was minor and expected to resolve quickly.
What It Means: Barça’s Future Looks Bright
This win ends Barcelona’s Asia tour with a perfect record and 15 goals scored across three matches. More importantly, it highlights the blend of experience and youth that Flick can rely on once LaLiga kicks off.
Gavi’s leadership, Yamal’s flair, Rashford’s debut strike, and Toni’s added firepower show a squad that’s evolving, confident, and balanced. These performances suggest Barça may be hitting peak form just in time for their season opener.
Conclusion
The Daegu vs Barcelona friendly was more than a win—it was a statement. A 5‑0 win, stellar performances from both academy talent and new signings, and real depth across the squad marked the end of a successful Asia stint.
Gavi and Yamal showed star potential, Rashford celebrated a memorable debut goal, and Toni Fernández added youthful energy. Together, they hint at a promising season ahead. Barca leaves South Korea not just victorious, but inspired—and they’re clearly building momentum for the campaign ahead.
For full match highlights and official quotes check the in‑depth summary of the Daegu vs Barcelona match on Yahoo Sports.
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