FC Barcelona Triumphs 7-3 Over FC Seoul in Thrilling Pre-Season Friendly

FC Barcelona delivered a goal-fest at Seoul World Cup Stadium, defeating FC Seoul 7-3 in a high-octane pre-season friendly that showcased their attacking prowess and young talent. The match, part of Barça’s 2025 Asian Tour, was a spectacle for fans, with ten goals lighting up the scoreboard.
Barcelona came out swinging, with Robert Lewandowski opening the scoring in the 8th minute, followed by a stunning strike from Lamine Yamal (14’), who dazzled in his new No. 10 jersey. FC Seoul fought back, as Cho Young-Wook pulled one back in the 26th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. Just before halftime, Yazan Al-Arab equalized for Seoul (45+1’), but Yamal restored Barça’s lead with a work-of-art finish (45+3’), making it 3-2 at the break.
The second half belonged to the Blaugrana. Andreas Christensen unleashed a 25-yard screamer (55’), and Ferran Torres added a brace (74’, 88’), with Gavi also getting on the scoresheet (76’). FC Seoul’s Jung Han-Min scored a late consolation goal (85’), but Barcelona’s firepower, led by new signings like Marcus Rashford assisting Torres, proved too much.
Barcelona wraps up their Asian Tour before returning to Spain for the Joan Gamper Trophy against Como, a test event for the revamped Camp Nou. FC Seoul, buoyed by their spirited performance, prepares for the next phase of their K League season.