
FC Barcelona vs Como 1907 Lineups: Yamal Penalty and Injury
There’s something about a preseason friendly that can flip from routine to riveting in a single moment — especially when a 17-year-old scores his first penalty for Barcelona and then limps off the pitch minutes later — which is exactly what happened when FC Barcelona faced Como 1907 in the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 10, 2025. Lamine Yamal’s night was a microcosm of both promise and concern, shaping a match that was supposed to be little more than a warm-up.
Match: Joan Gamper Trophy 2025/26 · Date: August 10, 2025 · Formation: 4-2-3-1 · Key Player: Lamine Yamal (penalty scored, injured)
Quick snapshot
- Barcelona beat Como 1907 5-0 in the Joan Gamper Trophy (FC Barcelona)
- Lamine Yamal scored a penalty in the 30th minute (ESPN)
- Yamal was substituted in the 35th minute due to injury (365Scores)
- Exact nature and severity of Yamal’s injury (ESPN)
- Full details of Como 1907’s lineup beyond basic starters (BeSoccer)
- Final score details beyond the 5-0 result (FC Barcelona)
- Lineups announced at 17:00 CET on match day (FC Barcelona)
- Yamal penalty in the 30th minute, injury in the 35th (ESPN)
- Match duration: 90+ minutes (365Scores)
- Barcelona’s preseason continues ahead of La Liga 2025-26 (La Liga)
- Yamal’s fitness will be assessed ahead of the opener (ESPN)
- Further friendly matches scheduled before competitive start (FC Barcelona Noticias)
Here are the key numbers from the match.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Match | Joan Gamper Trophy 2025/26 |
| Date | August 10, 2025 |
| Venue | Estadi Johan Cruyff (365Scores) |
| Barcelona Formation | 4-2-3-1 (World Soccer Talk) |
| Penalty Scorer | Lamine Yamal (ESPN) |
| Result | Barcelona 5-0 Como 1907 (FC Barcelona) |
| Attendance | 6,000 spectators (FC Barcelona Noticias) |
| Edition | 60th edition of the Gamper (FC Barcelona Noticias) |
| Goalkeeper Debut | Joan García (BeSoccer) |
| Forward Line | Yamal, Raphinha, Rashford, Fermín López (World Soccer Talk) |
What channel is Barcelona vs Como 1907 on?
TV channel and streaming options for Barcelona vs Como 1907
- The match was broadcast on ESPN Deportes in the United States (ESPN).
- Viewers in Spain could watch on TV3 (World Soccer Talk).
- Streaming was available via ESPN+ in the US and via regional broadcast partners (ESPN).
Kickoff time and date
- The match kicked off at 18:00 CET on August 10, 2025 (FC Barcelona).
- It was played as part of the 60th edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy (FC Barcelona Noticias).
Bottom line: The broadcast was split between ESPN Deportes (US) and TV3 (Spain), with streaming on ESPN+. For international viewers, checking local sports broadcasters ahead of future Gamper fixtures is the safest bet.
Who caused the penalty for Barcelona?
How the penalty was won
- Lamine Yamal earned and converted the penalty himself in the 30th minute (ESPN).
- The incident occurred after Yamal was brought down inside the box during a driving run (365Scores).
- No other Barcelona player was involved in winning the spot kick (ESPN).
Lamine Yamal’s penalty contribution
- Yamal stepped up and scored his first senior penalty for Barcelona (365Scores).
- He was substituted shortly after the goal following an apparent muscle issue (ESPN).
Yamal’s penalty was his first at senior level for Barça — a milestone that came with a cost. The injury that followed forced Hansi Flick to reshuffle the attack with a substitute. One moment of composure, one moment of physical fragility.
Bottom line: Yamal caused the penalty himself and converted it. The injury that followed minutes later is the part that will worry the coaching staff heading into the competitive season.
Has Lamine Yamal ever scored a penalty?
Lamine Yamal’s penalty record
- Yamal’s penalty against Como was his first senior penalty for Barcelona (World Soccer Talk).
- He has previously scored penalties for Spain’s youth teams (Wikipedia).
- His penalty technique against Como showed composure beyond his years, slotting low to the goalkeeper’s left (ESPN).
Penalty in the Joan Gamper Trophy
- The spot kick in the 30th minute was his first competitive penalty in a Barcelona shirt (World Soccer Talk).
- His confidence to take it — and score — signals his growing role in the first team (FC Barcelona Noticias).
If Yamal’s penalty-taking confidence carries into La Liga, Barcelona now have a designated spot-kick taker who’s only 17. The injury raises the question of workload management, but the talent is undeniable.
The takeaway: Yamal’s composure is promising, but injury management is key.
What is Lamine Yamal’s real name?
Lamine Yamal’s full name
- His full name is Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana (Wikipedia).
- He is commonly referred to as Lamine Yamal in match reports and media coverage (FC Barcelona).
Why his name is often shortened
- In official match lineups, he is listed as “Lamine Yamal” for simplicity (FC Barcelona).
- His shirt also carries “Yamal,” following the standard convention of listing surnames (Wikipedia).
The pattern: In official contexts, Yamal’s name is simplified for clarity, consistent with standard football naming conventions.
Why can’t Barça retire number 10?
The Messi number 10 legacy
- Lionel Messi last wore the number 10 for Barcelona (Wikipedia).
- Many fans associate the number with Messi’s era, but the club cannot retire it permanently (La Liga).
La Liga’s jersey number rule
- La Liga regulations require first-team squad members to wear numbers 1 through 25 (La Liga).
- No squad number can be retired permanently because every number in the 1-25 range must be assigned to a player (La Liga).
- Barcelona currently assign the number 10 to a first-team player each season — it cannot sit unused (FC Barcelona).
The implication: even if the club wanted to honor Messi by retiring the number 10, La Liga’s rules simply don’t allow it. The number will always belong to whoever wears it next.
Timeline of key events
- August 10, 2025, 17:00 CET — Lineups announced (FC Barcelona)
- August 10, 2025, 18:00 CET — Kickoff at Estadi Johan Cruyff (365Scores)
- 30th minute — Lamine Yamal scores penalty (ESPN)
- 35th minute — Yamal suffers injury, substituted (ESPN)
- 90+ minutes — Match ends — Barcelona 5-0 Como 1907 (BeSoccer)
The sequence shows Yamal’s night was short but impactful.
What’s confirmed and what’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- Barcelona lineup: Joan García, Eric García, Araújo, Cubarsí, Balde, De Jong, Pedri, Fermín López, Yamal, Raphinha, Rashford (BeSoccer)
- Formation: 4-2-3-1 (World Soccer Talk)
- Lamine Yamal scored a penalty and was injured (ESPN)
- Match was part of the Joan Gamper Trophy — 60th edition (FC Barcelona Noticias)
- Final score: Barcelona 5-0 Como 1907 (FC Barcelona)
- Joan García made his debut in goal (