Barcelona Goes All Out in South Korea, Humbling Daegu FC
Barcelona didn’t just want a win—they wanted to put on a show in South Korea. With the Barcelona squad clicking on all cylinders, they put five goals past Daegu FC, wrapping up their preseason Asia tour without a single hiccup. The match, held on August 4, 2025, had everything from slick passing to ruthless finishing. Fans who turned out at the stadium saw what looked like a mismatch from the opening whistle, with the Spanish side keeping up relentless pressure.
Daegu FC was hoping to turn their season around with a statement performance, but that spark didn’t last long. Their best chance came early, with Brazilian attacker Geovani finding himself just yards out but somehow missing an open goal. That was about as close as Daegu got to making a dent. After breathing a small sigh of relief, Barcelona shifted gears and let their attacking stars loose.
Gavi Steals the Spotlight but Youth Shines Bright
Gavi started things off in the 21st minute, punishing a shaky Daegu defense. The hosts’ nervy clearing attempt set Gavi up perfectly, and he tucked the ball into the back of the net. Just six minutes later, Robert Lewandowski reminded everyone why he’s one of the top strikers in Europe, finishing off a sharp cross from Gerard Martín with his usual ice-cold style. Daegu looked out of answers early.
The first half wasn’t done yet. Deep into stoppage time, Gavi grabbed his second, adding to his growing reputation as Barcelona’s big-game player. By the time the halftime whistle blew, Daegu’s heads were down and the writing was on the wall.
Manager Hansi Flick wasn’t interested in simply giving his regulars a run out. He brought a mix of old heads and fresh faces, including 17-year-old Pedro Fernández, who started and held his own. If anyone was wondering about Barcelona’s future, their young guns gave plenty of answers.
Álex Fernández made it 4-0 just after the restart, finishing a sharp move in the 54th minute. As if Daegu hadn’t suffered enough, Marcus Rashford added a fifth, coolly beating the keeper eleven minutes later. Barcelona was in cruise control, but their intensity never really dipped.
- Gavi (21’, 45+2’) – two goals and constant movement
- Lewandowski (27’) – clinical as ever
- Álex Fernández (54’) – proof that the squad runs deep
- Marcus Rashford (65’) – never wasting a chance
This kind of preseason form doesn’t just make for good highlights—it gets fans talking about what’s possible for Barcelona in the upcoming season. On the flip side, Daegu FC stays rooted to the bottom of the K-League, still looking for their first win and now licking their wounds after a humbling defeat.
From the first whistle to the last, Barcelona played with control and purpose, and if they can maintain this edge, rivals in Europe have plenty to worry about.
