Barcelona ended their trip through Asia with an impressive 5-0 victory over Daegu FC in South Korea. It was their third win in as many games, capping a run that produced 15 goals. Gavi scored twice, while Lewandowski, Toni Fernández, and Rashford each added one, confirming the Catalans’ dominance from the opening whistle to the final moments.
Barcelona stays sharp even with lineup changes
The first goal came in the 20th minute. Lamine Yamal picked up the ball on the right wing, beat his marker with a quick move, and slid a pass to Gavi, who struck cleanly from the edge of the box. Just six minutes later, Gerard Martín sent a low cross into the area, and Lewandowski was there to guide it into the net. In stoppage time, Koundé spotted Gavi making a run in behind the defense, and the midfielder lifted the ball over the goalkeeper for his second of the game.
In the second half, Hansi Flick stuck to the approach he had used in previous friendlies, swapping out the entire starting eleven. Even under heavy rain in Seoul, the team kept up the tempo. The fourth goal came from a neat exchange between Dani Olmo and Rashford, ending with a left-footed finish from Toni Fernández. Moments later, Rashford latched onto a pass from Eric García inside the box and fired home to make it five.
Numbers that excite
Barcelona’s Asian tour closes with 15 goals scored and only 4 conceded. They beat Vissel Kobe 3-1, overcame Seoul FC 7-3, and finished with the 5-0 win against Daegu. It’s true, friendlies don’t award points, but they’re valuable for building rhythm and confidence. Barcelona returns home with the feeling that they’re in good shape for what’s ahead.
That mindset could be decisive over a long season. La Liga and the Champions League demand consistency, and that takes more than just star power. Big names make a difference, yes, but depth is essential. Right now, Barcelona has both, and with young players ready to step up, the squad looks balanced and competitive.
Next steps
With the tour over, Barcelona heads back to Catalonia to prepare for the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Como 1907 on Sunday. It will be their last friendly before the official season begins on August 16, away to Mallorca.