Barcelona produced a breathtaking display in the Joan Gamper Trophy, dismantling Italian side Como 1907 in a 5-0 rout that showcased their depth, fluidity, and the undeniable brilliance of two young stars — Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez. Under Hansi Flick, the Catalan giants looked every bit the well-oiled attacking machine their fans expect, with the game effectively wrapped up before halftime.
Fermin Lopez opens the floodgates
The match began at a frantic pace, with both sides trading early blows without breaking the deadlock. That changed in the 20th minute when a careless Como pass in midfield was seized upon by the energetic Fermin Lopez. The midfielder coolly slotted into the bottom corner, setting the tone for the rest of the night.
Fermin doubled Barcelona’s advantage just 15 minutes later, latching onto Frenkie de Jong’s clever cut-back and curling a sublime strike into the top left corner. Just moments later, the 20-year-old was again pulling the strings, threading Marcus Rashford through on goal to assist Raphinha for Barcelona’s third.
Lamine Yamal joins the party
By the 42nd minute, the scoreline ballooned to 4-0 when Raphinha turned provider, dispossessing Ignace Van Der Brempt inside Como’s box and setting up 17-year-old Lamine Yamal for a simple tap-in. The teenager wasn’t done there — just four minutes into the second half, he curled a trademark left-footed strike into the bottom corner for Barcelona’s fifth, further cementing his status as one of Europe’s most exciting prospects.
Missed chances and total control
While Rashford impressed in his central role, he squandered a golden opportunity to make it 5-0 before halftime after rounding the goalkeeper but failing to hit the target. His replacement, Ferran Torres, suffered a similar fate in the second half, missing an open goal.
Despite taking their foot off the gas after the hour mark, Barcelona never looked troubled. Joan Garcia, continuing his push for the No.1 spot, dealt comfortably with Como’s few half-chances. Flick’s late substitutions, including the introduction of youngsters Dro Fernandez, Toni Fernandez, and Roony Bardghji, added fresh energy but with the game long decided, their impact was minimal.
A glimpse of Barcelona’s future
Barcelona’s emphatic win not only secured the Joan Gamper Trophy but also offered a tantalizing glimpse of the club’s next generation. Fermin Lopez’s all-action display and Lamine Yamal’s composure in front of goal showed why La Masia remains the heartbeat of the Blaugrana project. If this performance is anything to go by, the future at Camp Nou is dazzlingly bright.