Egyptian talent Hamza Abdelkarim named in Barcelona U-19 squad for Copa del Rey Youth semi-final

Egyptian youngster Hamza Abdelkarim has been included in the squad of FC Barcelona Under-19 team ahead of their clash against Deportivo La Coruña in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey Juvenil.

The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday evening as both sides compete for a place in the final of Spain’s prestigious youth competition.

This marks the second consecutive match in which Hamza Abdelkarim has been included in Barcelona’s U-19 squad.

The Egyptian forward made his debut for Barcelona’s youth side last Sunday against SD Huesca, a match in which he made an immediate impact by scoring his first goal for the Catalan club.

GOOOOOOAL! Hamza Abdelkarim gives Juvenil A the lead. I think the assist by Lorenzo Oertli. 1-2 pic.twitter.com/Z6MOZ3Vbex

— ArsenKveFCB (@ArsenKveFCB) March 8, 2026

Following the game, the young Egyptian shared his impression on Instagram, writing:

“Proud to make my debut and score my first goal for this amazing club. Thankful for this moment and hungry for more. Visca Barça!”

The inclusion of Hamza Abdelkarim once again highlights the opportunity given by the Barcelona youth coaching staff as he continues his journey with the Spanish giants.

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