According to Mundo Deportivo, Basel had just defeated Chur 97 6-1 in the first round of the Swiss Cup on Saturday, but all eyes in the city had already turned to Sunday's friendly match against Barcelona. Players such as Lamine Yamal, Cubarsí, Olmo, Eric Garcia, and Joan Garcia were set to participate, significantly increasing the excitement for the match held at St. Jakob-Park on August 16.

At least two hundred fans waited outside the Mövenpick Hotel on Sunday morning local time, hoping to see their idols. Basel authorities generally expected a large crowd at St. Jakob-Park for what was considered a special-level match. Basel's coach, former Swiss international Stephan Lichtsteiner, had already felt this atmosphere before the Swiss Cup match, demanding his team give their all, and stating directly that he knew Barcelona would be coming on Sunday. The players delivered, ultimately winning 6-1. The Barcelona delegation arrived at their training hotel on Saturday evening local time, greeted by high temperatures and a group of enthusiastic local fans drawn to the team.

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