FC Barcelona faced Nottingham Forest FC on Saturday in the opening match of the inaugural Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup in Udine, Italy. The Barcelona vs Nottingham Forest fixture marked the start of a unique pre-season triangular tournament that also featured Udinese Calcio.
Played at the Bluenergy Stadium, the contest followed a 45-minute format, with any drawn match going directly to a penalty shootout. Both clubs viewed the encounter as an important opportunity to build match fitness, integrate returning players, and give valuable minutes to younger talents ahead of the 2026–27 season.
Barcelona vs Nottingham Forest Team News
The Barcelona vs Nottingham Forest clash offered both managers an opportunity to rotate their squads under the tournament’s shortened format.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick remained without Frenkie de Jong, who continues to recover from a serious ligament injury. However, Gavi and Fermín López were expected to feature alongside several academy prospects as Flick balanced youth and experience.
Nottingham Forest, led by Oliver Glasner, were still without defender Murillo because of a thigh injury. Winger Callum Hudson-Odoi continued his recovery and moved closer to full fitness before the Premier League season.
Tournament Format and How to Watch
The Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup features three clubs competing in 45-minute matches, with tied games decided by penalties instead of ending in a draw.
The Barcelona vs Nottingham Forest match kicked off at 20:00 BST (21:00 CEST). Supporters could watch live through Forest TV for subscribers, while Sporty TV streamed the match on YouTube in selected regions.
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