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Barcelona Cruise Past Como with 5-0 Victory as Ter Stegen Ends Rift

Barcelona delivered a commanding performance on Sunday night, cruising to a 5-0 win over Italian Serie A newcomers Como in a pre-season friendly at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

The Catalan giants dominated from the onset, with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Ferran Torres putting the game well beyond reach. An own goal from Como compounded the visitors’ woes.

Notably, the match also marked a symbolic reconciliation between Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and sections of the club’s fan base, following recent tensions. Ter Stegen, who played a key role in the victory with decisive saves and composed distribution, was warmly applauded by supporters—a gesture seen as a “burying of the hatchet” after months of speculation about strained relations.

Manager Hansi Flick hailed the team’s sharp attacking play, describing the fixture as “a perfect preparation” ahead of the La Liga campaign. The victory extends Barcelona’s unbeaten pre-season run and boosts morale as they gear up for competitive action.

Como, who are making a return to Italy’s top flight after more than two decades, struggled to contain Barcelona’s fluid passing and relentless pressing, highlighting the gulf in quality between the two sides.

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