Barcelona Beat Al Ahly 2-1 to Win Joan Gamper Trophy
Barcelona defeated Egyptian club Al Ahly 2-1 to lift the 2026 Joan Gamper Trophy at Camp Nou, concluding their pre-season campaign ahead of La Liga.
Barcelona triumphed 2-1 over Al Ahly in the 2026 Joan Gamper Trophy preseason match at Camp Nou Stadium on Thursday, August 20. The Catalan club fielded several young players in their lineup. In the 30th minute, Hamza Abdelkarim, an Egyptian forward, scored for Barcelona after a pass from Alejandro Balde. Barcelona took the lead early with a penalty in the 45th minute, converted by Raphinha after a foul by Al Ahly defender Hady Reyad.
Zizo equalized for Al Ahly in the 50th minute with a goal from a swift counterattack. Barcelona secured a second penalty in the 90th minute, converted by substitute Anthony Gordon, but Al Ahly could not find an equalizer. Barcelona completed their 2026/27 La Liga campaign against Elche on August 24.
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