In the preseason match between Barcelona and FC Seoul held on July 31, 2025, Barcelona won decisively with a 7-3 scoreline, and Lamine Yamal played a standout role.
Yamal scored two goals and provided an assist, showcasing his emerging talent as the new Barcelona number 10.

Yamal was involved in the early buildup leading to Robert Lewandowski's opening goal just 7 minutes in, where his shot rebounded off the post and goalkeeper, allowing Lewandowski to score into an empty net. Then at 14 minutes, Yamal scored his first goal by capitalizing on a loose ball, shooting into the corner past the FC Seoul keeper. After FC Seoul rallied to temporarily equalize 2-2 by halftime, Yamal restored Barcelona's lead at 3-2 with a clinical left-footed strike just before the break. His performance was very sharp, with a significant impact on the game's momentum and final outcome.
Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick praised Yamal as "an exceptional talent" capable of deciding matches, underlining his importance to the team and confirming Yamal would get a start in the match. This game marked Yamal's first goals after being assigned the prestigious No. 10 jersey at Barcelona, a number famously worn by Lionel Messi. Yamal, aged 18, is seen as a teenage sensation and one of the club's future stars.
After halftime, Barcelona's substitutes added further goals to secure a strong 7-3 victory, but Yamal's early doubles and assist were key in establishing control and overcoming FC Seoul's comeback efforts.
The Spanish giants will be taking on another South Korean outfit Daegu FC in their final pre-season friendly in Asia. They would play their final preparatory match against FC Como fon August 10.