Barcelona Faces Como in 60th Joan Gamper Trophy August 10

FC Barcelona will face Como 1907 in the 60th edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 10 at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, having relocated the match from Spotify Camp Nou due to stadium renovations and licensing issues. This game will mark the first-ever meeting between the two clubs, both with rich histories, and will serve as the official presentation of Hansi Flick's first team ahead of the 2025/26 La Liga season. Como 1907, a Serie A club that finished 10th in their return to Italy's top flight, features former Barcelona figures Cesc Fàbregas as head coach and Sergi Roberto as a key player, along with La Masia graduate Àlex Valle. The match concludes Barcelona's preseason, which includes an Asian tour with games in Japan and South Korea. The choice of Estadi Johan Cruyff, a smaller venue regularly used by Barcelona's women's team, reflects ongoing challenges with Camp Nou's availability and UEFA regulations. Como's participation makes them the ninth Italian club to compete in the Joan Gamper Trophy, joining prestigious Serie A sides in the tournament's history.