FC Barcelona lit up the pitch in the South Korean capital with a fiery 7–3 victory over FC Seoul, delivering back-to-back wins in their preseason Asian tour, following the victory over Vissel Kobe at the weekend. Today's match wasn’t just about goals it consisted of symbolism, and the dawning of a new era.
Wearing their brand-new “Mamba” kit, a striking blend of yellow (optimism) and purple (creativity), the team looked bold, energized, and ready to dominate their South Korean opponents, showing a superior quality given FC Seoul are halfway through their season. From the opening whistle, Barça set the tone.
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring with a clean finish, showing fans that it’s fair enough to call him “LewanGOALski” as fans joke on social media. Then, it was Lamine Yamal who arrived in the spotlight and perhaps locked in for the season ahead.
Making his debut in the iconic #10 jersey, the 18-year-old phenom scored twice within the first 30 minutes, including a vengeance-fueled second goal after being pulled to the ground. Instead of losing focus, Lamine channeled the energy into brilliance revealing a true Mamba mentality.
The numerology of the match felt surreal. Gavi, wearing #6, scored Barça’s sixth goal. Just moments later, Ferran Torres, wearing #7, made it seven. Alignment, destiny, or divine football choreography? Either way, the chemistry is undeniable.
This match came in hot on the heels of Barcelona’s 3–1 win over Vissel Kobe, making the Seoul showcase their second statement game in a row. With 10 goals in 2 matches, the message is clear: Barcelona is back. And possibly better than ever.
Lamine’s breakout moment in the legendary No. 10 marks the beginning of something special for the club. And if this is how they’re starting the season? We’re in for something spectacular.