Joan Gamper Trophy: probable lineups for Al Ahly and FC Barcelona

19.08.26 FT Club Friendlies

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Al Ahly is gearing up for a historic friendly against FC Barcelona this Wednesday, August 19th at Camp Nou as part of the Joan Gamper Trophy.

The match is set to kick off at 18:00 GMT.

This game will mark a new milestone in African football history, as the Egyptian club becomes the first African team ever to participate in the Joan Gamper Trophy, an annual event hosted by FC Barcelona.

Just hours before kickoff, the likely starting lineups for both teams are beginning to take shape. Hans-Dieter Flick, Barça's head coach, and Houcine Ammouta, in charge of Al Ahly, are both expected to field several new signings for this high-profile clash.

Probable lineups for Al Ahly and FC Barcelona

According to Egyptian media outlet YallaKora, both teams could start the match with the following lineups:

• Al Ahly probable lineup:
  

  Goalkeeper: Mostafa Shobeir

  Defenders: Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Hady Rady, Karim Fouad

  Midfielders: Marwan Attia, Ahmed Nabil Kouka, Ali Mahmoud

  Forwards: Ahmed Mostafa Zizo, Sofiane Benjdida, Achraf Bencharki

• FC Barcelona probable lineup:

  Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia

  Defenders: Alejandro Balde, Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, Gerard Martín

  Midfielders: Marc Bernal, Xavi Espart, Fermín López

  Forwards: Raphinha, Karim Adeyemi, Lamine Yamal

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