Barcelona star Raphinha shared a photo with Egyptian player Hamza Abdelkarim after the match between the Catalan giants and Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy. 📸⚽
Raphinha posted the photo on his official Instagram account in a gesture reflecting the friendly atmosphere between the players after the match, which saw Barcelona defeat Al Ahly 2-1.
⭐ Raphinha Celebrates Victory Over Al Ahly
Barcelona defeated Al Ahly 2-1 in a match played on Wednesday evening at Spotify Camp Nou as part of the Joan Gamper Trophy, marking the Spanish club’s final preparation game ahead of the new season.
The match saw Hamza Abdelkarim deliver an impressive performance after scoring Barcelona’s opening goal in the first half to put the Catalan side ahead.
Barcelona quickly extended its lead, with Raphinha converting a penalty to score the team’s second goal and give the hosts a comfortable advantage before halftime.
🇪🇬 Hamza Abdelkarim Scores Against Al Ahly
Hamza Abdelkarim produced a notable performance against Al Ahly after finding the net and opening the scoring for Barcelona.
The Egyptian player’s goal gave the match an additional storyline, particularly because the encounter brought Barcelona and Al Ahly together, while Abdelkarim’s goal attracted special attention from Egyptian fans.
Barcelona maintained its advantage throughout the first half before Al Ahly attempted to fight back after the break.
🔥 Zizo Pulls One Back for Al Ahly
In the second half, Ahmed Sayed Zizo scored Al Ahly’s first goal to reduce the deficit and bring the Egyptian side back into the contest.
Al Ahly attempted to use the remaining minutes to find an equalizer, but Barcelona held on to its advantage until the final whistle to secure a 2-1 victory.
The match also featured several notable individual performances from both teams and took place in front of an impressive crowd at Barcelona’s stadium, making it one of Al Ahly’s most prominent preseason fixtures.
📸 Raphinha and Hamza Abdelkarim Share a Moment
After the match, Raphinha posted a photo with Hamza Abdelkarim on his official Instagram account, making the image one of the notable moments to attract attention among Egyptian fans following the encounter.
The photo came after Abdelkarim featured for Barcelona against Al Ahly, creating a memorable experience for the Egyptian player against his former club.
Barcelona will now continue preparing for the new season, while Al Ahly prepares to return to Cairo and begin its official campaign after completing its preseason camp in Spain and playing several friendly matches.
🏆 Barcelona vs Al Ahly
The match ended with Barcelona winning 2-1 after the Catalan side scored twice in the first half through Hamza Abdelkarim and Raphinha, before Zizo pulled one back for Al Ahly in the second half.
Raphinha’s photo with Hamza Abdelkarim remains one of the most notable moments after the match, particularly after both players made their mark on the scoresheet for Barcelona. ⚽📸
