FC Barcelona Atlètic began their pre-season preparations with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Reus FC Reddis in an international club friendly. The result gave the young Blaugrana side a useful workout against determined lower-league opposition and showcased several of the club’s most exciting academy prospects.

Fast start from the young Blaugrana

Barcelona Atlètic controlled the early stages and opened the scoring with a well-worked move down the right flank. The winger collected the ball inside his own half, drove at the Reus defence, and exchanged passes before firing a low finish into the far corner. The goal settled any early nerves and allowed the home side to play with confidence.

Reus responded well and levelled shortly before the break, capitalising on a defensive lapse to steal possession and slot home from close range. It was a valuable lesson for the young Barcelona side, who had looked comfortable until that moment.

Second-half decision

The coaching staff used the second half to rotate heavily, giving valuable minutes to a string of young players. The decision paid off when a sharp counter-attack ended with a crisp finish to restore the lead. From there, Barcelona Atlètic managed the game professionally, keeping the ball and limiting Reus’s opportunities.

What to take from the friendly

For FC Barcelona Atlètic, the performance offered plenty of positives: fluid attacking play, good pressing intensity, and a response to adversity. For Reus FC Reddis, the defeat will not dampen the value of a competitive test against a Barcelona academy side, with several individual players catching the eye. Overall, it was a promising pre-season marker for the B team.