Basel 2:5 Barcelona — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Jesse Bisiwu scored twice in stoppage time as Barcelona thrashed Basel 5-2 in a Club Friendly, setting up a meeting with Al Ahly FC on 19 August. The result was emphatic, though the hosts did briefly threaten early in the second half before the Catalan side pulled clear.

Karim Adeyemi opened the scoring from Raphinha's assist on 34 minutes, only for Jean Doucoure to level from Jonas Harder's delivery just before the break. Hamza Abdelkarim restored the lead four minutes after the interval, and Lamine Yamal extended it on 81 before Kazeem Olaigbe pulled one back for Basel. Bisiwu then settled matters with two late finishes, the first set up by Dani Olmo and the second by Yamal.

Barcelona controlled the game from start to finish, holding 71% possession against Basel's 29% and firing 23 shots to the hosts' six, with the away side also earning six corners to one. Jesse Bisiwu was the standout with a rating of 8.7 out of ten, his two goals from midfield capping a dominant display that fully deserved the scoreline.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Basel vs Barcelona?

Basel 2-5 Barcelona (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Karim Adeyemi (34', assist Raphinha) for Barcelona; Jean Doucoure (43', assist Jonas Harder) for Basel; Hamza Abdelkarim (49') for Barcelona; Lamine Yamal (81') for Barcelona; Kazeem Olaigbe (84') for Basel; Jesse Bisiwu (89', assist Dani Olmo) for Barcelona; Jesse Bisiwu (90', assist Lamine Yamal) for Barcelona.

Were there any cards in Basel vs Barcelona?

Yellow cards: Jonas Harder (Basel); Aaron Malouda (Basel).

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