fc seoul vs barcelona 3-7

 Match Overview  fc seoul vs barcelona 3-7

  • This fixture took place on July 31, 2025 as part of FC Barcelona’s preseason tour in Asia, played at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. It was the first-ever meeting between FC Seoul and Barcelona

 Match Result

  • FC Barcelona defeated FC Seoul by a resounding 7–3
  • Barcelona showcased their offensive dominance:
    • Lamine Yamal starred in the first half with two goals and a critical involvement in a third.
    • In the second half, Ferran Torres scored twice, Christensen and Gavi each contributed goals, with an assist from Marcus Rashford
  • FC Seoul managed to score three goals, capitalizing on defensive gaps in Barcelona’s offside coordination and no VAR intervention

 Team Comparison & Context

  • This was Barcelona’s second warm‑up match in their Asia tour. They had previously beaten Vissel Kobe 3–1
  • The match marked their first-ever head-to-head with FC Seoul—prior to this game, they had no history of competitive or friendly clashes
  • Recent form leading up to the match:
    • FC Seoul had mixed results: 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 games
    • Barcelona carried strong momentum: 4 wins out of their last 5 matches, including the previous friendly win

 Tactical Insights

  • Barcelona’s offensive firepower was on full display, combining pace, pressing, and fluid transitions.
  • Defensive weaknesses remained, particularly in managing the offside line—issues FC Seoul exploited to score their three goals
  • Hansi Flick favored match-fit starters and rotated heavily in the second half, yet maintained dominance throughout.

 Summary Table

Category Details
Date July 31, 2025
Venue Seoul World Cup Stadium
Score FC Seoul 3 – Barcelona 7
Notable Players Lamine Yamal (2 goals); Ferran Torres (2 goals); Gavi, Christensen; Rashford assist
Significance First-ever meeting; part of Barcelona’s Asia preseason tour