Half Time as Abdelkarim and Raphinha Score
Barcelona lead Al Ahly 2-0 at half-time in the 2026 Joan Gamper Trophy at Camp Nou. Hamza Abdelkarim opened the scoring before captain Raphinha converted a penalty shortly before the break.
The match is being played on Wednesday, August 19, as Barcelona complete their pre-season preparations. Al Ahly are taking part in the traditional Barcelona tournament for the first time.
Abdelkarim Breaks the Deadlock
Barcelona started with control of possession and created the first clear chances. Raphinha went close in the opening stages, but his low shot from outside the box went wide.
Al Ahly also threatened in the first half. Abdelkarim nearly scored against his former club in the 21st minute, but he could not reach a low cross from the right.
The young forward then made the breakthrough in the 29th minute. Abdelkarim finished from close range to give Al Ahly a surprise lead, according to the live match updates. The goal added extra interest because of his connection with the Egyptian club.
Barcelona continued to press after conceding. Xavi Espart came close to equalising when his shot was cleared off the line. The chance followed a move that began with Fermín López.
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Raphinha Restores Barcelona’s Control
Barcelona were awarded a penalty in the 43rd minute. Raphinha moved quickly inside the box and was brought down while Al Ahly attempted to clear the danger.
The Barcelona captain took responsibility from the spot. His left-footed penalty beat goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, who guessed the correct direction but could not reach the ball.
The goal gave Barcelona a 2-0 advantage before half-time. It also capped an active first half for Raphinha, who had already tested the Al Ahly defence several times.
Barcelona’s reported starting lineup included Joan García, Jules Koundé, Eric García, Alejandro Balde, Fermín López, Marc Bernal, Xavi Espart, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. Al Ahly started with Shobeir in goal and included Zizo, Achraf Bencharki, Tarek Mohamed and Sékou Benjdida. The listed formations were 4-3-3 for Barcelona and 4-2-3-1 for Al Ahly.
Why the Match Matters
The Joan Gamper Trophy is a pre-season match hosted by Barcelona. It gives the club an opportunity to present its squad and prepare for competitive football.
Barcelona entered the game after an uneven pre-season. They had recorded wins over Nottingham Forest and Basel, but also suffered setbacks against Udinese and Birmingham City. Al Ahly arrived with strong recent domestic form, including wins over Zamalek and ENPPI, although they had also lost 3-0 to Pyramids FC.
The available head-to-head record shows one previous meeting between the teams, a 4-1 Barcelona win in 2009. ESPN lists the fixture as the Trofeo Joan Gamper game, while Barcelona’s official website confirms the match as the 2026 Joan Gamper Trophy final
Conclusion
Barcelona lead Al Ahly 2-0 at half-time after goals from Hamza Abdelkarim and Raphinha. The second half will show whether Barcelona can extend their lead or whether Al Ahly can respond.
What is the score in Barcelona vs Al Ahly?
Barcelona lead Al Ahly 2-0 at half-time.
Who scored for Barcelona?
Hamza Abdelkarim scored the opening goal, and Raphinha scored from a penalty.
What competition is Barcelona vs Al Ahly?
The match is the 2026 Joan Gamper Trophy, a pre-season fixture hosted by Barcelona.
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