Tehran: Barcelona will conclude their 2026-27 pre-season with a match against Al Ahly in the 61st edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy at Camp Nou. The team, managed by Hansi Flick, comes into the game after a 5-2 victory over Basel, focusing on preparing key players for the La Liga opener against Elche on August 23. Barcelona has dominated this trophy, winning it 47 times and remaining unbeaten since 2012. Al Ahly arrives for their second pre-season fixture after a 2-1 defeat to CE Europa, aiming to make an impact before starting their Egyptian Premier League campaign against Enppi. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Barcelona faces some injury concerns, with Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji confirmed out, and Pedri's participation uncertain. Returning players Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, and Dani Olmo are back with the squad after their World Cup victory with Spain. Jules Kounde might return to the starting lineup, while Raphinha is expected to play centrally due to the departures of Robert Lewandowsk i and Ferran Torres. Anthony Gordon could start on the left wing, and young forward Hamza Abdelkarim, who impressed during pre-season, is likely to feature prominently against Al Ahly. Al Ahly will be without Youssef Belammari and Ibrahim El Asyuti due to injuries, as reported. Manager Hussein Ammouta plans to rotate his squad significantly to prepare for the Egyptian Premier League. Players like Hussein El Shahat, Monsef Bakrar, and Egypt internationals Emam Ashour, Marwan Ateya, and Yasser Ibrahim are expected to play. Bakrar, a recent arrival from Dinamo Zagreb, could be given a chance to impress, with Akram Tawfik and Soufiane Benjdida also in contention for involvement. The match is set to be held at Camp Nou in Barcelona, with kickoff scheduled for 2 pm ET / 11 am PT / 7 pm BST. Fans worldwide can watch the game on Barça Play and FC Barcelona's YouTube channel. Barcelona's predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): García; Koundé, Christensen, Martín, Balde; Bernal, Espart; Yamal, López, Gordon; Raphinha. Al Ahly' s predicted lineup (4-3-3): El Shenawy; Hany, Ibrahim, Marei, Fouad; Kouka, Ashour, Ateya; Zizo, El Shahat, Bakrar. The match analysis suggests Barcelona will aim to control possession, using their 4-2-3-1 setup to create chances, despite the absence of a specialist center forward. Al Ahly, with less pre-season preparation, will likely focus on staying compact and exploiting counter-attacking opportunities. The game is expected to be shaped by tactical experimentation and squad management as much as the final score.