Barcelona kicked off the new campaign with a win against Tottenham Hotspur in their opening game of the International Champions Cup preseason tournament.
Manager Ernesto Valverde approached the game as a feel out one with opportunities given out to multiple players since many of the first team players that featured in the World Cup are still on vacation. Out of the 13 Barcelona players that represented their country at the 2018 World Cup, only Marc-André ter Stegen was selected by Valverde to play for the team during preseason.
With a squad featuring returners from last season, new signings, La Masia talents and players looking for redemption, this game and the rest of the preseason campaign will give the coaching staff a glimpse at which players are deserving of more opportunities and which need more work.