Barcelona’s teenage substitute Marc Guiu scored late in the second half on his debut to secure a 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga, sending Xavi Hernandez’s side up to third.
LAFC will attempt to become the fourth team to repeat as MLS Cup champions — and first to complete the back-to-back with a true road game — despite a grueling 2023 schedule.
Barcelona will be without 10 players for their tour of the United States as injuries and international commitments ravage their preparations for the new season.