Barcelona faced major streaming issues during their preseason opener against Vissel Kobe in Japan, caused by a cyberattack that overwhelmed the club’s digital platforms and prevented subscribers from accessing the match.

Marcus Rashford shows trust in Hansi Flick's coaching after debuting in 3-1 win against Vissel Kobe in their first pre-season match.

What seemed like a summer setback is now suddenly back on track — but not without unresolved questions. Just when it seemed like Barcelona’s pre-season tour had fallen apart, the story took another dramatic turn.

Hiroshi Mikitani, CEO of Rakuten and president of Vissel Kobe, played a major role in fixing the issues that almost led to the cancellation of Barcelona’s friendly match in Japan. The game, set to

After the win over Vissel Kobe in the first game of preseason, FC Barcelona carried out a recovery training session on Monday in Japan. The workout took place at the Noevir Stadium, the venue for the 3-1 victory on Sunday, before the team head to South Korea where they will play the remaining two fixtures of their 2025 Asian Tour.