Three things you might have missed from Barcelona 2-1 Al Ahly | Joan Gamper Trophy

Joao Cancelo's frustration before the Barcelona 2-1 win over Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy was an overlooked highlight. The Portuguese full-back had recently joined the club and was still awaiting full processing, but was still prepared to feature in the friendly. Minutes before kick-off, Cancelo learned that he wouldn't be included among the players announced for the game, causing visible frustration.

However, the situation remained light-hearted, with teammates Gavi joking with Cancelo and acknowledging that he would simply have to wait longer for his chance to wear the Barcelona shirt on the pitch.

Another incident occurred late in the match involving a group of Al Ahly supporters in the stands. Positioned behind one of the goals in the South Stand, the Egyptian fans displayed banners with messages in Arabic while chanting in support of their team. The issue arose when their banners obstructed the view of spectators sitting behind them, leading to objects and bottles being thrown towards the area occupied by the Egyptian supporters.

Stadium security eventually intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further, and the group was moved to another section of the stadium.

The most telling off-camera moment, however, involved Hamza Abdelkarim, Barcelona's leading scorer during pre-season. The young striker continued his impressive performance by scoring against his former club, finishing the preparations as the team's top scorer with four goals. Nevertheless, Hamza's reaction to the goal showcased respect for Al Ahly, keeping his reaction restrained and calmly accepting the congratulations of his Barcelona teammates. This small gesture demonstrated his connection with his former club.