FC Barcelona VS KASHIWA REYSOL Post Match Press Conference

FC Barcelona claimed a commanding 5–1 victory over Kashiwa Reysol in their U17 Alkass International Cup clash, producing an emphatic attacking display marked by pace, movement, and clinical finishing. Barcelona set the tone early, controlling possession and creating danger from wide areas and set pieces, putting Kashiwa under sustained pressure from the opening stages.

The breakthrough came in the 24th minute when No.8 Unai Balmon Ungueti opened the scoring with a composed finish, assisted by No.14 Ruslan Mba Hernando. Barcelona continued to dominate and doubled their advantage shortly after the restart, as No.18 Alex Arasa Ventaja struck in the 43rd minute following another well-worked move involving Ruslan Mba Hernando.

FC BARCELONA Coach David Sanchez Domene: “We are very happy with the victory, though the first half was tense and below our level.” 

Kashiwa Reysol responded immediately, reducing the deficit in the 46th minute through No.10 Riku Inada, who converted an assist from No.11 Yusei Takahashi.Any hopes of a comeback were quickly halted as Barcelona reasserted control. No.7 Oscar Medina Villén restored the two-goal cushion in the 47th minute, before No.14 Ruslan Mba Hernando added a fourth in the 52nd. The scoring was completed in the 65th minute when Unai Balmon Ungueti netted his second, assisted by No.15 Robert Oliveras Aceves, sealing a comprehensive win for the Spanish side.

Said David Sanchez Domene KASHIWA REYSOL coach Naoki Sakai: “Losing by five goals was tough, but it remains a valuable experience for our young players.” Said Naoki Sakai.