Yes, it was Barca’s first minutes of pre-season, but Vissel Kobe were slap bang in the middle of their league season, and are currently top of the league whilst chasing a three-peat of titles. However, only in the last few minutes of the first half when they scored the equaliser, had the hosts shown anything like the urgency required.

Flick's Barça kicked off the 2025/26 season with a 1-3 victory on Japanese soil against Vissel Kobe.  The Blaugranas prevailed in a match marked by a slow pace and rotations, in which Flick used a

FC Barcelona ’s summer signing, Roony Bardghji, made an unforgettable debut at Noevir Stadium Kobe, scoring a significant goal in a 3-1 victory over Vissel Kobe. The 19-year-old Swedish winger showcased his immense potential in his first game for the team.

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick singled out Jofre Torrents and Dro Fernandez for praise after Sunday’s 3-1 win over Vissel Kobe in pre-season. Flick handed debuts to his three summer signings and several youngsters and was rewarded with some bright performances.

Barcelona’s pre-season got off to the perfect start in Japan on Sunday when Hansi Flick’s side locked horns with Vissel Kobe after a highly controversial set of days.The game, which was initially