The first men's team of FC Barcelona ended their holidays this Sunday, July 13, at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, where all the players —except Pablo Torre, who was authorized to be absent— passed the medical examinations that mark the official start of the 2025-26 preseason.
Under the supervision of the technical staff led by Hansi Flick, the squad will combine physical preparation with the integration of up to ten players from Barça Atlètic and the incorporation of goalkeeper Joan García.
Tomorrow, Monday, July 14, the first training session of the season will begin. Over the next two weeks, the team will complete ten days of work before heading to their Asian tour, which will take them to Japan and South Korea.
Start with medical examinations at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper
On Sunday, July 13, the entire professional squad of Barça went to the club's facilities to undergo a medical examination. This exhaustive day includes stress tests, blood tests, cardiovascular evaluation, and joint mobility studies, which are essential to prevent injuries and optimize performance in the preseason.
| Category | Players | Observations |
|---|---|---|
| First team | Full squad* (except P. Torre) | Mandatory tests before training |
| Subsidiary | Landry Farré, Toni Fernández, Guillermo Fernández, Jan Virgili, Juan Hernández, Ibrahim Diarra, Jofre Torrents, Pedro Fernández, Dani Rodríguez, Roony Bardghji | Integration into first team dynamics |
*Pablo Torre had permission from the club and postponed his review until his future is resolved.
First training session and work plan
On Monday, July 14, in the afternoon, the team will take to the field at the Tito Vilanova field to complete their first training session of the season. Under the orders of Hansi Flick, the session will combine physical activation exercises, rondos, and basic tactical work to establish concepts.
Schedule until the Asian tour
- July 14–23: ten days of work in Barcelona, with morning and afternoon sessions.
- July 24: departure to Japan to play two friendlies.
- End of July: stay in South Korea with preparation matches against local teams.
New developments in the Barça squad
The start of the season brings changes to the list of players:
- Notable addition: Joan García, goalkeeper from the youth team who had already trained alone.
- Return: Oriol Romeu, after his loan, rejoins the Barça discipline.
- Confirmed departure: Ansu Fati, transferred before the market closed.
- Future pending: Pablo Torre resolving his contractual situation.
Asian tour: Japan and South Korea
The Barça expedition will travel to the Asian continent on July 24, where they will play three official friendlies: two in Japan (Tokyo and Osaka) and one in Seoul. This tour pursues two main objectives:
- Global brand expansion: connect with fans in strategic markets.
- Competitive preparation: measure tactical and physical evolution against high-level rivals.
In the past preseason, the team competed in the United States. Now, the Asian tour will serve as a thermometer before the league debut in August. With the squad practically complete, the first sessions under the orders of Hansi Flick and the expected tour of Japan and South Korea, fans can follow step by step the preparation of a team that aspires to return to the top.
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