Barcelona 5–0 Como — It was pure domination at the Estadi Johan Cruyff as Hansi Flick’s men ran riot over Cesc Fàbregas’ Como.
With braces from Lamine Yamal and Fermín López plus a goal from Raphinha, Barça completed a perfect preseason, scoring 20 goals in four matches. This was more than just a friendly—it was a statement of intent ahead of the LaLiga opener.
🎥 Watch All 5 Goals
⚽ Goals Commentary
Time | Scorer | Description |
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21′ | Fermín López | Opens the scoring with a crisp left-footed strike from the edge of the box after high pressing wins the ball back. |
35′ | Fermín López | Doubles the lead with another clean finish, capping a brilliant midfield performance. |
37′ | Raphinha | Perfectly placed finish after a quick attacking build-up. |
42′ | Lamine Yamal | Shows composure to slot home just before halftime. |
49′ | Lamine Yamal | Trademark left-footed strike from inside the box after Ferran Torres’ assist. |
Goals Commentary & Timeline
Let’s walk through how the scoring unfolded at Estadi Johan Cruyff:
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21′ – Fermín López 1-0
After Barça’s high press forced an error, Fermín capitalised with a beautiful left-footed strike from just outside the box to open the scoring. 35′ – Fermín López 2-0
Fermín doubled his tally in the first half, cementing his status as the standout performer and eventual MVP.-
37′ – Raphinha 3-0
Raphinha added the third with a well-timed finish, rounding off a dominant spell by the hosts. -
42′ – Lamine Yamal 4-0
Just before the break, Yamal added his first with composure, completing a lethal first half. 49′ – Lamine Yamal 5-0
Early in the second half, Yamal struck again with a trademark left-footed finish, assisted by Ferran Torres, putting the game beyond reach.
Player Ratings (Selected)
- Lamine Yamal – 9/10: Two goals, dazzling dribbles, unstoppable on the flank.
- Fermín López – 9/10: Box-to-box brilliance and two well-taken goals.
- Raphinha – 8/10: Clinical in front of goal and linked well in attack.
- Joan García – 8/10: Calm debut, clean sheet, crucial save.
3 Things We Learned
- Squad Depth & Cohesion: Even without several regular starters, the team showed rhythm, chemistry, and tactical discipline.
- Youth Stepping Up: Fermín and Yamal are proving they’re more than ready for key roles.
- Pressing Masterclass: Flick’s high-pressing game suffocated Como and created scoring chances.
Forward Outlook
With five wins out of five and 20 goals scored this preseason, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona look ready for competitive action. All eyes now turn to the LaLiga opener against Mallorca—and to see if Yamal can chase his Ballon d’Or dreams.
“El Barça se divierte y golea…” – Cadena SER
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