Barcelona Wins Joan Gamper Trophy Amid Violent Clashes with Al Ahly Fans at Camp Nou

On August 18, 2026, Barcelona defeated Egypt's Al Ahly 2-1 in the Joan Gamper Trophy match held at the renovated Spotify Camp Nou stadium before over 54,000 spectators. The game featured a goal by former Al Ahly striker Hamza Abd El-Karim for Barcelona, followed by a penalty goal from Raphinha and a late goal from Al Ahly's Ahmed Said. Barcelona's Israeli player Oriane Goren played a full half and nearly scored.

Despite the celebratory nature of the event, violent clashes erupted in the northern stands where fans of both teams mingled. Al Ahly supporters displayed banners commemorating 20 years of the Ultras Ahlawy group and the 74 victims of the 2012 Port Said disaster. The banner display triggered object throwing, including cups, from upper stands, escalating into physical fights between the two fan groups.

Security forces and police intervened using batons to restore order, ultimately ejecting dozens of fans from the stadium. Witnesses on social media reported that Barcelona fans initiated the object throwing after the banners appeared, with Al Ahly fans responding in kind. The incident marred what was intended as a festive presentation of Barcelona's squad and the trophy match.

This was the first Joan Gamper Trophy match at the upgraded Camp Nou since 2022. The event highlighted tensions between fan groups despite the sporting occasion, requiring significant security measures to contain the violence.