Match Preview
Barcelona don travel reach Seoul make dem continue build form for di new season preparation. Dem go face FC Seoul for Wednesday match at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Barcelona dey commot from Japan after dem beat Vissel Kobe 3‑1. FC Seoul enter the friendly full of belief too after narrow win over Daejeon for K League 1.
Hansi Flick Ting Don Change After Treble-Winning Season
Coach Hansi Flick know say expectations don high after di clean sweep last season. Barcelona win La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup, and dem reach Champions League semi-final for first time since 2018‑19 before Inter Milan knock dem out.
This summer, dem don bring in Joan Garcia from Espanyol, Marcus Rashford on one-season loan from Manchester United, and Roony Bardghji from FC Copenhagen— and all three play small part during di win over Vissel Kobe.
FC Seoul Form & Background
FC Seoul dey currently fourth place in K League 1 after 24 games, with nine wins, nine draws and six losses. Dem dey 18 points behind top side Jeonbuk but only three behind second place Gimcheon, so dem still get chance to chase top spots.
Dem don win three of four recent league games, and winger Jesse Lingard don score seven league goals, including penalty wey help dem beat Daejeon.
FC Seoul vs Barcelona Head‑to‑Head Outlook
This friendly go mark real test for FC Seoul as dem host one of the biggest clubs for the world. Barcelona go try build momentum before di next friendlies against Daegu and Como.
Team News & Possible Lineups
FC Seoul Potential XI
Kang; Choi, Al Arab, Kim Ju-sung, Kim Jin-su; Oliveira, Jeong, Hwang, Silva; Lingard, Cho
- Patryk Klimala remain doubt after skip last two games.
- Jun Choi fit return from suspension.
- Jesse Lingard dey in fine form after scoring in three of his last five games.
Barcelona Projected XI
J. Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski
- Marc‑Andre ter Stegen go still dey out after back surgery.
- Eric Garcia didn’t train on Tuesday due to leg issue and fit miss match.
- Kounde, Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, Lewandowski** fit get starting place.
Our Prediction
We think Barcelona go win FC Seoul 1‑3 Barcelona. Even though friendly, Barcelona strong pass and dem don show scoring power already— expect them to dominate and get back‑to‑back wins as pre‑season winds down.