Barcelona 4-0 Nastic: Rey Manaj hits a hat-trick for Koeman's side

Barcelona 4-0 Nastic: Rey Manaj hits a hat-trick for Koeman's side

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The first friendly went well for Barca against the 10 men visitors to the Johan Cruyff

In the end it was easy for Barcelona, or at least for Rey Manaj. The forward hit a second-half hat-trick in what may be his last appearance in these colours, as the club looks for a move for him.

Ronald Koeman started with his strongest side, more or less, Collado and Manaj aside, but in hot weather at the Johan Cruyff stadium, it was hard work.

Just over 2,000 fans watched on as Barcelona struggled to break down Nastic. Riqui Puig unlocked the defence with a fine dinked pass, but Sergi Roberto’s flick was clawed away.

New signing Yusuf Demir was bright, and a similar pass was wasted by striker Jordi Escobar.

Barca were given an advantage when Nastic’s Quintanilla chopped down the bright Riqui Puig on the edge of the box and he was given a somewhat harsh straight red, given it was a friendly.

It was all change at the break with 11 substitutions, the likes of Gerard Pique, Samuel Umtiti, Miralem Pjanic and Sergino Dest going off, for B teamers and youth players.

Gavi was bright but the second half belonged to Manaj. He rifled Barca ahead with a strike into the top corner, before Collado doubled the lead with a deflated effort.

Manaj chested home from close range for the third and then stroked home from the penalty spot to seal the win. 

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