Barcelona Breeze Past Daegu FC with Dominant 5–0 Friendly Win
Barcelona wrapped up their preseason Asia tour with another emphatic victory, cruising to a 5–0 win over Daegu FC on August 4, 2025.
Key Moments:
Gavi delivered a first‑half brace to set the tone, bagging goals in the 21st and 45th minutes and earning Player of the Match honors.
Robert Lewandowski converted a pinpoint assist from Gerard Martín to make it 2–0
In the second half, Toni Fernández scored his first goal for the first team, and Marcus Rashford netted his first-ever Barcelona goal with a composed finish inside the box.
Player Ratings (FotMob / SI):
Here’s how Barcelona’s squad rated out of 10:
Position Player Rating
GK Joan García 5.8
RB Jules Koundé 7.6
CB Ronald Araújo 6.8
CB Gerard Martín 8.0
LB Alejandro Balde 7.2
CM Gavi 8.9
CM Frenkie de Jong 7.2
RW Lamine Yamal 8.6
AM Pedro “Dro” Fernández 7.0
LW Raphinha 7.2
ST Robert Lewandowski 7.9
SUB: Wojciech Szczęsny (for García) 6.7
SUB: Eric García (for Koundé) 7.9
Others (Olmo, Pedri, Rashford etc.) 7–7.6
Gavi (8.9) was the standout performer, orchestrating attacks and finishing with precision.
Lamine Yamal (8.6) dazzled on the right wing with smooth dribbling and an eye for creating chances.
Gerard Martín (8.0) stood out at the back and delivered a defense-splitting assist to Lewandowski.
Eric García (7.9) impressed off the bench, contributing with a key assist to Rashford.
Tactical & Squad Notes:
Barcelona deployed a 4‑2‑3‑1 formation: García in goal; Koundé, Araújo, Martín, Balde across defense; De Jong and Gavi in midfield; Yamal, Dro, Raphinha behind Lewandowski up top.
Coach Hansi Flick rotated heavily after halftime, allowing fresh legs like Pedri, Dani Olmo, Toni Fernández, Roony Bardghji, and Rashford to make an impact.
A late injury to Pau Cubarsí came as a concern despite the win; he had to be substituted shortly after the break.
What It Means:
Barcelona ended their Asia trip unbeaten, following earlier wins over Vissel Kobe (3–1) and FC Seoul (7–3).
The match showcased a well-rounded squad: youth and new signings stepped up, while regulars like Gavi and De Jong maintained strong form.
With momentum building ahead of the Joan Gamper Trophy opener and the La Liga season, the performance sent a strong message about depth and attacking versatility.