Barcelona wins the Juan Gamper Cup after an exciting victory over Al-Ahly
FC Barcelona won the 2026 Juan Gamper Cup, after deciding the confrontation against Al-Ahly of Egypt with a score of 2-1, in the match that brought together the two teams at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium, amid a distinctive crowd atmosphere.
Barcelona started the match with a clear advantage, and succeeded in translating its pressure into the lead goal in the 29th minute, after taking advantage of Hamza Abdel Karim made a wonderful pass from Baldy, putting the ball into Al-Ahly’s net and giving the Catalan team the advantage.
Before the whistle blew at the end of the first half, Barcelona won a penalty kick in the 45th minute, after Shadi Riyad awarded it, and Rafinha successfully executed the kick, adding the second goal to his team and strengthening Barcelona’s lead.
With the beginning of the second half, Al-Ahly returned to the atmosphere of the match with strength, and was able to reduce the difference at the minute mark. 51 by Ahmed Sayed Zizo, after receiving a special pass from the new Algerian newcomer, Moncef Bikarar, to return the match to an exciting score.
Al-Ahly tried to exploit the goal to continue the pressure and search for the equalizer, while Barcelona worked to maintain its lead and decide the match in its favor until the last minutes.
In stoppage time, specifically at the 90th+1 minute, Barcelona won a new penalty kick after Ahmed Eid caused it to be awarded, but Anthony Gordon missed an opportunity. Adding the third goal, the confrontation ended with Barcelona winning 2-1 and being crowned with the 2026 Juan Gamper Cup.
With this victory, Barcelona concludes its preparations for the new season by winning the Juan Gamper Cup, while Al-Ahly made a strong appearance against the Catalan giant despite losing by one goal.