Fabregas Returns to Camp Nou as Barcelona Hosts Como in Joan Gamper Showdown
Gamper Trophy - FC Barcelona VS Como
Match Time:11-08-2025 03:00 Monday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Barcelona will face Como at the Estadi Johan Cruyff in the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 11, 2025. The Catalan team continues their strong preseason form in Asia with three consecutive wins, including a recent 5-0 victory over Daegu FC.
This match is notable as former Barcelona star and La Masia graduate Cesc Fabregas returns to Camp Nou as Como’s head coach. Fabregas has impressed in his coaching debut, leading Como to a top-10 finish in Serie A despite early struggles.
Team Analysis:
Hansi Flick’s team is showing strong form in preseason, highlighted by new signing Roony Bardghji scoring in multiple matches. Barcelona prepares for their final friendly before starting La Liga, strengthened by Marcus Rashford and goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
Meanwhile, Como finished last season with six straight wins and is investing heavily in key players like Jesus Rodriguez and Martin Baturina to build a competitive Serie A squad, demonstrated by preseason wins against top teams.
Player Situation:
Barcelona will rely on Joan Garcia as their main goalkeeper due to Ter Stegen’s long-term injury. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha are expected to lead the attack, with Lewandowski doubtful and Ferran Torres likely to start. New signings Bardghji and Rashford may begin on the bench.
Como’s new recruits, including Kuhn, Rodriguez, Addai, and Baturina, are already key players, while goalkeeper duties have shifted to Jean Butez after Pepe Reina’s retirement. Coach Cesc Fabregas aims to strengthen the squad further, with some former Barcelona players now at Como.
Result Prediction:
Como has shown strong attacking form with 12 goals in four friendly wins. While Barcelona’s defense has some weaknesses, their squad depth and strong offense give them the edge to likely win the Joan Gamper Trophy.
Predicted Result: Barcelona 3-1 Como.
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