The FC Barcelona players are already traveling for their Asian tour, not without the trip initially being at risk. Recently, the club itself began sharing videos and photographs of the journey to what will be their first stop, where one detail stood out in particular.

The video of the players 👇

Players like Raphinha, Pedri, and others could be seen enjoying video game consoles while traveling to Japan. The big question is, what were they playing?

Barça with 30 players called up and awaiting Rashford’s debut

FC Barcelona kicked off its highly anticipated 2025 preseason Asian tour on Friday after resolving setbacks that delayed their departure on Thursday. Coach Hansi Flick has called up 30 footballers to face friendly matches in Japan and South Korea, including major additions like Marcus Rashford, Roony Bardghji, and the debut of Lamine Yamal with the number 10 jersey.

Problems overcome before heading to Japan

The trip was originally scheduled for Thursday but was canceled due to a “serious contractual breach” by the promoter of the friendly against Vissel Kobe, as stated by the club. The situation was resolved thanks to the intervention of Rakuten, the Japanese company that owns the rival club. However, due to logistical issues, the flight was rescheduled for Friday morning.

Complete squad for Barça’s preseason tour

Hansi Flick has selected a mix of first-team players and young academy talents. The list includes:

• Goalkeepers: Joan García, Szczesny, Iñaki Peña

• Defenders: Cubarsí, Balde, Araujo, Iñigo Martínez, Christensen, Kounde, Eric, Héctor Fort, Gerard Martín

• Midfielders: Gavi, Pedri, Fermín, Casadó, Dani Olmo, De Jong, Bernal

• Forwards: Ferran Torres, Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Rashford, Roony Bardghji

• Academy players: Diego Kochen (goalkeeper), Jofre Torrents (defender), Guillermo Fernández, Pedro Fernández 'Dro', Toni Fernández

Not included in the trip are Ter Stegen, who will undergo back surgery, or Oriol Romeu and Pau Víctor, players the club is looking to transfer. The latter is reportedly headed to Braga in Portugal.

Barcelona’s match schedule in Asia

The first friendly match for Barcelona will be this Sunday, July 27, against Vissel Kobe, where fans are eagerly awaiting the debut of Lamine Yamal with the number 10 and the first appearances of Rashford, Joan García, and Roony Bardghji in the blue and red.

Afterward, the team will travel to South Korea, where they will play:

• 🗓️ July 31 vs Seoul FC
• 🗓️ August 4 vs Daegu FC

Before the start of LaLiga EA Sports 2025/26, Barça will play the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 10 against Como at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. Their league debut will be on August 16 against Mallorca.