Barça’s victory was confirmed close to the full-time whistle, as La Masia starlet Pedro Fernández drilled home a half-volley from the edge of the box. Subs not used: Iñaki Peña (GK), Diego Kochen, Hector Fort, Guille Fernández, Antonio Fernández.

The crowd in attendance at La Liga giants Barcelona’s meeting with Vissel Kobe were keen to make clear their appreciation for the talents of one member of the Blaugrana’s frontline.The player in

Barcelona will play a preseason game in Japan that they had previously said was cancelled after resolving a contractual dispute with the promoter, the LaLiga champions said Friday.