Barcelona Show Class Against Basel
BASEL — FC Barcelona secured a commanding victory over FC Basel 1893 on Sunday in an intense Club Friendlies match, showcasing their preparation for the upcoming season.
The Catalan giants dominated possession from the opening whistle, breaking through Basel’s defensive lines with sharp, trademark passing sequences.
While the Swiss hosts mounted several quick counter-attacks to test Barcelona’s backline, the visitors maintained control of the tempo throughout the ninety minutes.
Barcelona took the lead in the 34th minute when Karim Adeyemi found the back of the net off an assist from Raphinha. Basel quickly responded right before halftime, as Jean Doucoure equalized in the 43rd minute following a setup by Jonas Harder.
The second half belonged entirely to the Catalan giants. Hamza Abdelkarim restored the lead in the 49th minute. Later in the half, substitute Lamine Yamal made his mark on the scoresheet, while Jesse Bisiwu secured a late brace to seal the 5-2 victory
The pre-season fixture serves as a crucial tune-up for Barcelona, who will quickly shift their focus to their next friendly against Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly SC on Wednesday, August 19.
