Barcelona turned South Korea into the stage for a goal-filled, high-energy display. In front of more than 62,000 fans at Seoul World Cup Stadium, the Catalan team defeated Seoul FC 7-3, earning its second win in as many games on the Asian tour.
Lamine Yamal, wearing his new No. 10 jersey, scored twice and confirmed he’s the club’s top bet for the immediate future. Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres, Andreas Christensen, and Gavi also found the net for the Spaniards, while Young-Wook Cho, Yazan Al Arab, and Han-Min Jung scored for the Korean side. The friendly showed that the attack is already in full swing, though defensive adjustments will still be needed before the official season kicks off.
Goals, twists, and Lamine Yamal’s brilliance
Barcelona needed just eight minutes to open the scoring. Dani Olmo burst down the left, found Lamine Yamal in the box, and the teenager’s shot crashed off the post. Lewandowski was there to clean up the rebound and put the visitors ahead. A few minutes later, in the 14th, Lamine left his mark. He sliced through the Korean defense with pace and fired from the edge of the box to double the lead, helped by a mistake from the home goalkeeper.
Seoul FC responded despite being outplayed. Young-Wook Cho capitalized on a turnover from Lamine and scored from an offside position, but with no VAR in use, the goal stood. The home crowd barely finished celebrating before the equalizer came: Yazan Al Arab exploited a defensive lapse and made it 2-2.
Barça’s answer came before the break. In another move created by Dani Olmo, Lamine showed his composure, repositioning himself inside the box to slot in his second goal and restore the visitors’ lead. Even as a preseason friendly, the match delivered a spectacle for anyone who loves attacking soccer.
Offensive showcase and a dominant finish
In the second half, Hansi Flick made multiple substitutions to give minutes to young players and newcomers, but Barcelona’s tempo didn’t drop. Andreas Christensen surprised everyone with a long-range strike that became the fourth goal. From there, Seoul FC couldn’t hold on. Ferran Torres and Gavi scored in quick succession, and even after Han-Min Jung pulled one back, Ferran struck again to make it 7-3, finishing a play set up by Marcus Rashford, who impressed in his first minutes of the tour.
The victory in Seoul boosts Barcelona’s confidence and sends a clear message that the attack is ready to put on a show in 2025. Lamine Yamal stepped into the spotlight naturally, Lewandowski kept his striker’s instinct sharp, and even Christensen scored in style. For the fans who filled the stadium and those watching preseason from afar, it was a game that blended entertainment with high expectations for the year ahead — though the defensive line will need close attention, just as we saw at the end of last season, especially in the Champions League, where the team conceded too many goals.