Surprise: Barcelona fans jeer their own star!
A section of supporters jeered Frenkie de Jong as he was introduced, while new signing Rodri drew the loudest applause.
- On Wednesday, FC Barcelona won the Joan Gamper Trophy, defeating Egyptian Premier League side Al-Ahly at Camp Nou while introducing new signing Rodri, the 2026 World Cup winner, to supporters.
- Manager Hansi Flick pledged to "compete for every title," thanking Joan Laporta and Deco for building a squad reinforced by Rodri, who joined from Manchester City for £65 million on Tuesday.
- Scoring his fourth pre-season goal, Hamza Abdelkarim led Barca's attack, while captain Raphinha added a second goal before substitute Anthony Gordon saw an added-time penalty saved by Mohamed El Shenawy.
- Midfielder Frenkie de Jong faced boos from some supporters during the presentation while recovering from a knee injury; he stressed to the club channel that rumors of a strained relationship with Flick are "simply not correct."
- Barcelona's competitive season begins away to Elche in La Liga on August 23, with the team aiming to build on last season's attacking prowess after scoring 95 league goals.
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Raphinha scored penalti before the interval and guaranteed the 61st edition of the trophy for the Catalans. Rodri was presented but hasn't played yet. Cancelo also stayed out.
Frenkie de Jong did not receive a warm welcome on Wednesday evening at FC Barcelona's traditional player presentation ahead of the friendly against Al-Ahly. The injured midfielder was booed by a section of his own crowd upon his entrance at Camp Nou. Barcelona won the match 2-1.
Barcelona 2-1 Al Ahly: Report, result from Joan Gamper Trophy 2026 as Rodri is introduced by La Liga club and Anthony Gordon has penalty saved after Abdelkarim, Raphinha goals
See how Barcelona's new signings including Rodri were introduced to the Camp Nou crowd and read about their win over Al Ahly.
Surprise: Barcelona fans jeer their own star!
Rodri stole the spotlight on his first appearance in front of the Barcelona fans, after receiving an exceptional reception during the presentation of the team's players at the "Spotify Camp Nou" stadium moments before the start of the match against Egypt's Al-Ahly in the friendly Joan Gamper Trophy, at a time when Frenkie de Jong lived through the most difficult moment, after boos overshadowed the applause that accompanied his presentation.
Both the Brazilian and the German coach have sent a message of excitement in the run-up to the Gamper.
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