“Barcelona Reclaims Spotlight in South Korea: Yamal’s No. 10 Debut, Rashford–Lingard Reunion, Seoul Roars Back”

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FC Barcelona’s Asia Tour delivered a blockbuster at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, where they beat FC Seoul 3–2 in a pulsating friendly under the hot Korean evening sky (approx. 35 °C), in front of a sold-out crowd of around 64,000 fans Outlook India+2Khel Now+2myKhel+2FCBN.

Voyaging from Japan, where Barça beat Vissel Kobe 3–1, the team arrived in Seoul with their full-strength squad—including new signings Marcus Rashford, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and Lewandowski Korea Joongang DailyFC Barcelona.

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⚽ Match Highlights & Moments

• Opening salvo: Barcelona struck early—Lewandowski opened the scoring from a rebound off a shot by Yamal, followed quickly by Lamine Yamal’s first goal as Barça’s new No. 10, a stylish individual effort in just 14 minutes in Cadena SER.

• FC Seoul fightback: Cho Young‑wook and Al‑Arab pulled Seoul level by halftime, showcasing grit and quality from the K League side besoccer.com+8Cadena SER+8Khel Now+8.

• ⚡ Barcelona edge: Just before the break, a Dani Olmo through‑ball set up Yamal’s second of the night, slotting past the keeper to take the score to 3–2 Cadena SER.

• Many changes at the break: Hansi Flick substituted eleven players, preserving fitness while maintaining intensity for the second half Khel Now+6Cadena SER+6myKhel+6.

🌟 Storylines That Caught Eyes

Rashford vs Lingard: A nostalgic reunion—Manchester United alumni Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard faced off on opposite sides, with Lingard captaining FC Seoul. High drama and emotional weight under bright lights. ℹ️ Lingard had gathered seven goals and three assists in the K League this season Korea Joongang DailyKhel Now.

Lisine Yamal's rise: Debuting with the iconic No. 10 shirt, the 18‑year‑old gifted two stunning goals and plenty of buzz around his future impact at Barça Cadena SER+1Korea Joongang Daily+1.

The perfect venue: With nearly 64,000 in attendance and wide promotional support (including a huge Genesis BBQ campaign), this match reflected Barça’s strategic expansion in South Korea—where they boast 2.3 million fans and commercial partnerships with brands like ZIC and Sebang FCBNKorea Joongang Daily.

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🧠 Tactical Takeaways

Barcelona’s quality shows: Despite heat and jetlag, their early raid and technical polish underlined why they’re elite—though FC Seoul matched them with energy and local passion.

Lingard’s leadership on show: His presence anchored Seoul’s fightback phase and added emotional intensity to the match.

📅 Post-Match Wrap-up & What Comes Next

• The friendly concludes with Barcelona’s upcoming match against Daegu FC on August 4 at the Daegu Stadium, wrapping up their Asia Tour 2025 FC Barcelona+1Korea Joongang Daily+1.

• Barcelona returned to the pitch for tweets and celebrations—Yamal thrilled fans while Jules Koundé confirmed his imminent contract renewal until 2030 at a press interaction in Seoul barcablaugranes.com.

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• 📊 Fan & Social Reaction Snapshot

• Social media lit up with #Yamal10 posts after his goal-fest

• Fans in Seoul gathered in cheering crowds at the airport, sporting Barça jerseys and chanting—Barcelona’s pull in Asia is stronger than ever as.comKorea Joongang Daily