Israeli Ori Goren Impresses in Barcelona Debut at Camp Nou
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli midfielder Ori Goren debuted impressively for Barcelona's first team at Camp Nou during the Joan Gamper Trophy match, earning high praise and playing 28 minutes. He nearly scored and received the highest team rating, with coach Hansi Flick showing confidence in academy talents ahead of the La Liga season.
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- Ori Goren debuted for Barcelona's first team at Camp Nou in the Joan Gamper Trophy match.
- He played 28 minutes, nearly scored, and earned the highest team rating (8) alongside Rafinha.
- Goren was substituted for Pedri to give Pedri more post-World Cup minutes.
- Spanish media praised Goren's classy play and predicted more first-team opportunities this season.
- Coach Hansi Flick trusts Barcelona's academy players, keeping Goren with the first team.
- The match was Barcelona's final preseason game before the La Liga season starts.
Israeli midfielder Ori Goren made a strong impression during his debut for Barcelona's first team at Camp Nou in the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Al Ahly on August 19, 2026. Coming off the bench, Goren played 28 minutes and nearly scored following a notable play by teammate Anthony Gordon. He received the highest rating on the Barcelona squad for his performance, earning an 8 alongside Rafinha from the Catalan sports outlet Sport.
Goren was substituted for Pedri in a pre-planned move aimed at giving Pedri more playing time after the World Cup. This match marked Goren's first appearance at the iconic stadium, where he quickly created a scoring opportunity within seven minutes. Spanish media praised his classy play and predicted he would receive more chances with the senior team this season.
Reports from Spanish outlets such as Sport and AS highlighted the trust coach Hansi Flick places in Barcelona's academy players, calling Goren's debut a "great baptism of fire." Although Goren and teammate Xavi Esparit were initially expected to join Barcelona B, the coach opted to keep them with the first team to maximize their minutes. The Joan Gamper Trophy served as Barcelona's final preseason match before the upcoming La Liga season, with Goren expected to spend much of the season with the reserves.
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