Barcelona Shine in Como Rout as Ter Stegen Makes Peace
Barcelona thrash Como 5-0 in pre-season as Ter Stegen returns as captain
Spanish – (Special – Correspondent / Web Desk) – Reigning Spanish champions Barcelona ended their preseason in style, crushing Italian club Como 5-0 on Sunday. The impressive win also marked a positive turning point in goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen’s relationship with the club after recent tensions.
Barcelona fans also got their first glimpse of Marcus Rashford, who joined on loan from Manchester United two weeks ago. The England forward came on as a substitute, adding pace and creativity to the attack.
Fermín Lopez and Lamine Yamal both struck twice, while Brazilian winger Raphinha added an early goal to complete the five-goal rout. The match was played at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, with Camp Nou still undergoing long-awaited renovations.
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Head coach Hansi Flick’s side looked sharp, playing with confidence and fluency ahead of their La Liga opener against Mallorca on Saturday. The team’s quick passing and high-energy pressing left fans optimistic for the new season.
Before kickoff, Ter Stegen delivered the traditional captain’s speech, just days after settling his dispute over the handling of a back injury. The 33-year-old German expressed his determination to fight for every trophy and thanked fans for their continued support. Rashford had a mixed outing—assisting Raphinha’s goal but missing a clear tap-in.
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