Pre-season On 16 June 2025, Barcelona announced their pre-season tour in
Japan and
South Korea, respectively, with three friendly matches. In Japan, against
Vissel Kobe in
Kobe on 27 July; in South Korea, against
FC Seoul in
Seoul on 31 July, and
Daegu FC in
Daegu on 4 August. On 18 June 2025, Barcelona announced the signing of
Joan Garcia from
local rival Espanyol by activating the release clause of €25 million, and signing the player to a six-year contract. The player was suspended as a result of his refusal to sign a consent form for his medical data to be sent to
La Liga. Ter Stegen rectified his decision the next day, 8 August 2025, and the club reinstated him as captain. On 10 August 2025, Barcelona celebrated the
Joan Gamper Trophy at the
Johan Cruyff Stadium to inaugurate their 2025–26 season. They faced off against
Italian club
Como, winning 5–0 with goals from
Fermin Lopez (2),
Raphinha, and
Lamine Yamal (2). ==Management team==