This archive report was first published on 27 July 2019.
On July 27, 2019, Barcelona wrapped up their pre-season friendlies in Japan with a 2-0 win against Vissel Kobe, a team featuring Andres Iniesta, a legend of the Catalan club.
Carles Perez, a 21-year-old product of Barcelona's academy, stole the limelight with a top-class double. He played a one-two inside the box and nutmegged the goalkeeper for his first goal, and fired a stunning left-footer for his second in the dying minutes.
Andres Iniesta, who had signed for Kobe in May 2019 in a deal worth $30 million a year, had his chances and 28,000 fans sighed their frustration as he put a fierce shot just wide.
"It was my first goal for Barcelona and I'm glad to score even two," Perez said.
"It's been my dream to score goals for this great team since my childhood," he added.
"I am glad Barcelona were able to come here and play. It was a good game honestly as we played well," Iniesta said.
