Lewandowski in, Rashford on Bench

Barcelona will continue their Asia Tour on Thursday in a friendly pre-season K-League 1 side FC Seoul.

The potential of almost 67,000 fans was hoping that superstar names would be active for Spanish champions, including Lamin Yamal, Rafinha and Robert Lewandowski.

Seoul has made many new signatures over the last few weeks, with some trying to make the attack “a little sharper and more sharper.”

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Barcelona lineup vs FC Seoul

Eric Garcia, who scored Barca’s first goal of the preseason in a 3-1 victory at Japan’s Vissel Kobe on Sunday, is on the bench this time.

Ronald Araujo will start from behind as captain, but Dani Ormo, Frenkie de John and Jules Kaunde say they have signed an extension until 2030.

Goalkeeper Joan Garcia started again and Marcus Rashford was able to get out of the bench, as he did against Kobe following the loan move from Manchester United.

Lamine Yamal holds his place and is probably the player that locals want to see most. “He’s an exceptional talent,” Flick said after he arrived. “He is incredible and he can decide on the match.

“Of course he plays. We all want to do our best and play to the highest level here in Seoul and here in Korea.”

Marc Ter Stegen has undergone many surgeries for lower back issues, and Marc Bernal is totally clear in his midfielder recovery from long-term knee injuries.

Barcelona starts XI: Joan Garcia; Kounde, Araujo, Cubersi, Balde; Pedri, De Jong, Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha.

Barcelona alternative: Pena, Szcèsny, Cochen, Inigo Martinez, Gavi, Ferran, Rashford, Christensen, Ferron, Casado, Bardozi, Eric Garcia, Joffre, Doro, Fernandez, Giel Fernandez, Fort, Gerald Martin

Seoul Lineup vs Barcelona

Former England forward Jesse Lingard is Europe’s most famous player in Seoul and has contributed 13 goals and six assists in 51 games in what is considered the most famous signature made by the Korean club in February 2024.

Rashford and Lingard are both Manchester United Academy products, playing 152 games together with the club and England, winning the 2015/16 FA Cup and the 2016/17 EFL Cup and Europa League, helping the three Lions reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

Jeong Tae-Wook is one of the new additions on loan from Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The centre-back captained Korea at the 2020 Olympics.

Anderson Oliveira joined from Suwon after being nominated for the 2024 K League 1 Best XI.

The Brazilian debuted on July 20th and played on the right field when the Lone Striker Lingard scored the only goal of the game before his break with the 2025 Club World Cup.

“He’s quiet and has a sense of (being),” director Kim Ji Dong said of Anderson. Chosun. “He is not joking, he does his job enthusiastically.

“Regardless of position, I believe the right wing will be more comfortable for him in my system.”

Lingard won the winner in his final match, changing the penalty on Sunday with a 1-0 victory at Deijon Hanna, converting it as part of a run of three goals and two assists in the final five starts in all competitions.

FC Seoul Start XI: Kang Heeonmu; Park Soil; Yazan, Jeong Tae-Wook, Kim Jinsu; Jeong Seungwon, Lee Seongmo; John Seungwon, Anderson; Cho Young Wook, Ringard

Seoul Alternatives: Durok, Lroas, July, Ammi, Ambas, Para are Muknown.

Is Barcelona v FC Seoul on TV? Live streams, TV channels

Kick-off will be on Thursday at 12:00 BST / 07:00 ET / 04:00 PT. The remaining two games of Barcelona’s Asia Tour will be broadcast freely Their YouTube channel.

Which kit does Barcelona wear? Kobe Bryant Link explained

Barcelona debuted its away kit on 2025/26. This is an official collaboration with the late basketball icon Kobe Bryant brand.

The NBA superstar coined the term “mamba mentality” to describe his personal philosophy. He detailed it in an autobiography of the same name.

Five years after the Los Angeles Lakers passed away, this is the first time a soccer club has teamed up with a brand.

Bryant’s third-place Mamba Emblem replaces the standard Nikes Woos, with the jersey featuring a pale purple gold base in honor of the colour worn by the Lakers shooting guards.

A subtle snake skin jack pattern flows throughout the fabric, giving the kit a protective, armor-like effect.

Even the badge details are undergoing unique treatment. Both the Barca Crest and Mamba symbols are applied using silicone with the same snake-skin finish texture.

Black shorts and socks with the Mamba logo complete the kit.

Barcelona v Seoul statistics

• Barcelona was sent seven unbeaten seasons away from their hometown city for 90 minutes after a 5-3 loss to Arsenal at Inglewood on July 26, 2023.
• The final defeat in Spain was on November 10th (1-0 at Real Sociedad), but they lost the last two. Champions Leaguein the semi-finals on May 6th, they were 4-3 at Inter Milan, and 3-1 at Borussia Dortmund on April 15th.
• Six games of Barca’s final seven games from Barcera, including Friends, have posted two or more goals, scoring in the second half in each of the last six games.
• Rashford was able to become the first male English player to start a Barcelona match since Gary Lineker against Real Zaragoza on June 20, 1987.
• 43 years after the formation, Seoul defeated Great Jeon Hana, becoming the third Korean club to win 500 matches in the top division, following Ulsan (now 554 wins) and Po Han (540).
• Five of Seoul’s final seven games in all competitions included less than three goals, while two each included five.
• Seoul scored the third-most visible goal (27) in K-League 1, and conceded the second Füte (23).
• Lingard has three goals and two assists in the final five starts of all competitions.

Barcelona Preseason Fixture 2025/26

July 31st: Seoul (A), 12:00/07:00 ET/04:00 PT

August 4th: Daegu (a), 12:00BST/07:00 ET/04:00 PT

August 10th: Como (Johan Cruyff Stadium), 8pm BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT

When will Barcelona’s 2025/26 Lariga season begin?

Barca began the season last season in Mallorca, which finished 10th at 16:30 on Saturday, August 16th.

They are expected to play at least the first three league games of the season while their work at Camp Now Stadium is complete. In other words, they will not play home matches early in mid-September.

The first installment of El Classico in 2025/26 will be at MatchWeek 10 in late October when Barca travels to Real Madrid.