

Last night’s Joan Gamper Trophy clash ended in disappointment for Barcelona, as they were beaten 3-0 by AS Monaco. Despite being an unofficial match, the loss was a stark reminder of the challenges facing the team under new coach Hansi Flick, particularly as it was his first home game in charge. Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga opener against Valencia is crucial, and the team must address both on-field and off-field issues urgently.
One significant concern for Barcelona is the registration of their players with La Liga. While the club has managed to register key players like Eric Garcia, Clement Lenglet, and Ansu Fati recently, Inigo Martinez remains unregistered. Martinez, who joined Barcelona last year on a two-year deal, was only registered for the previous season due to financial fair play constraints. Flick has reportedly expressed strong support for Martinez, praising his performances and emphasizing the need for his availability in the season opener.