Other likely debutants for Barça in the Joan Gamper
In addition to the signings, five other players in the squad are making their Gamper debut
Apart from the five new signings, five other existing players will have the opportunity to present themselves to their fans in the historic trophy tie named after the club's founder.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang did play in a Gamper, but it was three years ago as an Arsenal striker. The Gabonese scored the goal for the gunners, who took the lead, but the azulgranas turned it around and ended up winning 2-1 with a goal in the 90th minute by Luis Suarez. Auba, like Ferran Torres, arrived in the winter market of last season, so this will be their first time playing this tie as a Barça players. Torres has not featured this preseason due to a foot injury but is expected to play some minutes in the second half.
Eric Garcia, Gavi and goalkeeper Iñaki Peña also missed the last Joan Gamper due to different circumstances. The one from Martorell did not play because he participated in the Olympic Games and was still enjoying some vacation days. Like Pedri, the Tenerife native did have 12 minutes in the 2020 edition against Elche.
Gavi had suffered a broken jaw in a pre-season match against Salzburg and Koeman could not make him play in the last Gamper, while Iñaki Peña stayed on the bench despite Ter Stegen's injury. Neto played the full 90 minutes. The Bournemouth-bound Brazilian goalkeeper will not be at Camp Nou this Sunday.
