Vissel Kobe vs FC Barcelona LIVE: Marcus Rashford benched in Barcelona's first pre-season game

FC Barcelona's new signing, Marcus Rashford, was benched in their preseason match against Vissel Kobe at Noevir Stadium, Japan.

Rashford looked happy during his first training session with FC Barcelona. Image | FC Barcelona on X

FC Barcelona's new recruit, Marcus Rashford, was benched during their first preseason game against Vissel Kobe on Sunday at Noevir Stadium Kobe in Kobe, Japan. With the upcoming season approaching, FC Barcelona is preparing to defend its La Liga title, starting on August 16, 2025, with their opening match against Mallorca.

Barcelona's coach, Hansi Flick, is looking to find the right team combination before the first game. The starting lineup indicates that Joan Garcia will be their primary goalkeeper. In the attacking positions, Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres are set to lead the charge, while the defensive duties will be managed by au Cubarsí, Iñigo Martinez, and Alejandro Balde.

Fans are eagerly awaiting Marcus Rashford’s debut for FC Barcelona, but it remains to be seen whether he will have a chance to play as a substitute or if Flick will wait until the next match to utilize him.

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Vissel Kobe vs FC Barcelona: FC Barcelona Playing XI

Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde, Pedri, Gavi, Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Raphinha and Ferran Torres.

Vissel Kobe vs FC Barcelona: FC Barcelona Subs

Iñaki Peña, Szczesny, Kochen, Araujo, Christensen, Kounde, Jofre Torrents, Héctor Fort, Casadó, Olmo, De Jong, Pedro Fernández 'Dro', Guillermo Fernández, Robert Lewandowski, Rashford, Roony Bardghji and Toni Fernández.

Only Marc Bernal from the 30-man touring squad is unavailable as he has still not had the all clear after his long-term injury lay off.

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