Barcelona wrapped up their preseason preparations with a 2-1 victory over Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday, though the occasion was not without drama as Anthony Gordon squandered a penalty on his debut at the stadium.

The Catalan club edged out the Egyptian giants to lift the traditional curtain-raiser trophy, setting up what they hope will be a strong competitive campaign ahead. Gordon, who joined Barcelona ahead of the new season, stepped up from the spot but failed to convert, adding an anxious subplot to an otherwise positive evening for the hosts.

Despite the missed penalty, Barcelona held on to secure the two-goal winning margin, rounding off their warm-up fixtures with a winning result ahead of the new season.