Barcelona Praises 17-Year-Old Israeli Midfielder Oriyan Goren in Preseason Matches

Barcelona is preparing for the 2026/2027 season, with promising opportunities given to 17-year-old Israeli midfielder Oriyan Goren during preseason games. In a recent match against Udinese, Goren came on as a substitute and played 30 minutes in a 1-0 loss. Spanish sports outlet Mundo Deportivo described Goren as a very interesting player with good ball touches, precise short passes, and sharp thinking in midfield, emphasizing his young age. Sport journalist Jaume Marcet highlighted Goren's exceptional maturity despite the team's defeat, calling him a bright spot.

After the game, coach Marc Bernal commented on Goren and other young players, noting their impressive performances and expressing hope they maintain their mentality and intensity to seize future opportunities. Bernal also mentioned that many senior players were absent due to the World Cup, allowing younger players from La Masia to step up with a positive approach. He stressed the team's collective ambition to reach their goals for the upcoming season.