Egyptian international striker Hamza Abdel Karim participated in Barcelona's friendly win over Europa.
Hamza Abdel Karim
Club: Barcelona
Barcelona defeated Europa (a third-division club) 4-1 in a friendly in preparation for the new season competitions.
Barcelona coach Hans Flick fielded Hamza Abdel Karim in the starting lineup against Europa.
Meanwhile, new signing Karim Adeyemi from Dortmund was on Barcelona's substitutes' bench against Europa.
Although some local Spanish media outlets mentioned that Hamza Abdel Karim scored a goal for Barcelona against X, according to "Mundo Deportivo" Hamza did not score, and Barcelona's goals came as follows: Brahim Diarra (13), Hector Fort (29), Ibrahim Tunkara (48), and Alex Gonzalez (58). It is noted that the match was not broadcast and was held behind closed doors.
This marks Hamza's first appearance with Barcelona's first team after his promotion during the preparation period for the new season.
Barcelona is playing a series of friendly matches before the start of the season, most notably facing Al Ahly on August 19 in the Joan Gamper Cup in preparation for the new season.
