Barcelona's Oriyan Goren Impresses in Preseason Friendly Against Al Ahly
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Israeli player Oriyan Goren impressed in Barcelona's preseason win over Al Ahly on August 19, 2026, earning praise from Spanish media and fans for his skill and near goal.
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- Oriyan Goren impressed in Barcelona's preseason match against Al Ahly on August 19, 2026.
- He entered as a substitute and nearly scored with a skillful shot in the second half.
- Spanish media praised his talent and compared him to Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
- Social media and journalists hailed Goren as an incredible talent with a bright future.
- Goren's performance raised expectations for his role in Barcelona's upcoming season.
Oriyan Goren, the Israeli talent at Barcelona, continues to earn opportunities and impress the Spanish media and fans. On August 19, 2026, Goren came on as a substitute in the second half of Barcelona's final preseason match under coach Hansi Flick, facing Egyptian club Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy. Shortly after entering the pitch, Goren received a pass from Anthony Gordon, executed a skillful turn, and fired a shot that narrowly missed the goal, drawing praise from the crowd and press.
Spanish outlets such as Mundo Deportivo highlighted Goren's skillful move past a defender and his near goal, while Sport Catalan called him "an excellent talent." The sports newspaper AS also noted his impressive play and close scoring attempt. Social media quickly reacted with enthusiasm, with journalist Alex Dalmas warning fans they would be "blown away in the coming months and years" by Goren's performances. Albert Belaia Sensat described him as "an incredible talent," and fans compared him to Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong, dubbing him "the new Frenkie."
Goren's performance in this high-profile friendly has raised expectations for his future contributions to Barcelona, signaling a promising start to the season for the young Israeli player.
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