German coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona’s head coach, has announced his team’s lineup for the clash against Al Ahly on Wednesday evening at Spotify Camp Nou in the Joan Gamper Trophy, in a match attracting major attention in both Egypt and Spain. ⚽🔥
The match represents Barcelona’s final test before the start of the new season, while Al Ahly faces a major challenge against one of Europe’s biggest clubs in a strong preseason test.
🟥 Hamza Abdelkarim Starts Against Al Ahly
The Barcelona lineup included a major surprise with Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim named in the starting XI, giving him the opportunity to face his former club Al Ahly in one of the biggest matches of his career so far.
Hamza’s inclusion comes after his impressive performances during Barcelona’s preseason, where the Egyptian player scored three goals in recent friendly matches and earned the confidence of Hansi Flick’s coaching staff.
His appearance carries a special significance after moving from Al Ahly to Barcelona, only to find himself facing his former club in a Barcelona shirt at Camp Nou. ⭐
🏆 Barcelona Lineup Against Al Ahly
Barcelona’s lineup against Al Ahly is as follows:
Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia.
Defense: Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin, Alejandro Balde.
Midfield: Espart, Marc Bernal, Fermin Lopez.
Attack: Raphinha, Hamza Abdelkarim, Lamine Yamal.
🔥 A Special Match for Hamza Abdelkarim
Hamza Abdelkarim’s appearance is receiving special attention from Egyptian fans, particularly because the player began his football journey within Al Ahly’s youth academy before moving to Barcelona.
Starting against Al Ahly gives Hamza an exceptional opportunity to demonstrate his abilities against his former club while also appearing in front of Barcelona supporters at Camp Nou.
His presence alongside prominent names such as Lamine Yamal and Raphinha also reflects the level of confidence the Egyptian player has earned during the preseason.
📢 Barcelona Completes Its Preparations for the New Season
Barcelona enters the Al Ahly match as its final test before the beginning of the new season, giving Hansi Flick an opportunity to assess his players’ readiness and test several options before the official competitions begin.
Al Ahly, meanwhile, will look to deliver a strong performance against the Catalan giants and benefit from facing a high-level European opponent, particularly ahead of the start of the new season.
All eyes will now be on Hamza Abdelkarim to see what the Egyptian player can deliver against his former club in one of the most anticipated moments of the Al Ahly vs Barcelona clash. 🏆🔥
