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Oriyan Goren Impresses in Barcelona Debut with High Praise and Comparisons

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First reported by N12 · 15 hours ago

What happened

Israeli player Oriyan Goren impressed in his Barcelona debut on August 19, 2026, earning high praise and an 8 rating after playing 28 minutes in a Joan Gamper Trophy win against Al Hilal.

01Oriyan Goren played 28 minutes for Barcelona against Al Hilal in the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 19, 2026.
02Goren nearly scored after a key assist from Anthony Gordon before being substituted by Pedri.
03Spanish media compared Goren to Firmin Lopes and called him the summer's surprise.
04Goren received a rating of 8, one of only three Barcelona players to earn this score.
05Pedri returned to play after the World Cup final, replacing Goren late in the match.
06Catalan outlets praised Goren's talent and impact on the Camp Nou stage.

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