AS Monaco beat FC Barcelona 3–0 in the 59th Joan Gamper Trophy on August 12, 2024. The match was played at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Montjuïc, not Camp Nou, and all three goals came in the second half.
The previous report on this page listed the date as August 10, the venue as Camp Nou, the score as 2–1 and described goals that did not happen. This is the corrected match record based on both clubs’ official coverage.
Match facts
| Detail | Correct information |
|---|---|
| Competition | 59th Joan Gamper Trophy |
| Date | August 12, 2024 |
| Venue | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona |
| Attendance | 41,416 |
| Half-time | Barcelona 0–0 Monaco |
| Final score | Barcelona 0–3 Monaco |
| Scorers | Lamine Camara 50’, Breel Embolo 57’, Christian Mawissa 86’ |
It was Hansi Flick’s first home match as Barcelona coach and the team’s final preseason fixture before its La Liga opener at Valencia.
A scoreless first half
Barcelona began with Marc-André ter Stegen in goal; Jules Koundé, Andreas Christensen, Iñigo Martínez and Alejandro Balde in defence; Marc Bernal, Marc Casadó and Pablo Torre in midfield; and Raphinha, Pau Víctor and Robert Lewandowski in attack.
The hosts had opportunities but did not turn them into a lead. Raphinha put the ball in the net late in the half, but the effort was ruled out for offside. Monaco grew more comfortable after the opening phase, while the match remained 0–0 at the break.
That context matters because the old report invented a Monaco header and a Barcelona equalizer. Barcelona did not score in the match.
Monaco’s two-goal burst
The game changed five minutes after half-time. Lamine Camara intercepted a poor Barcelona pass near goal and finished to put Monaco ahead in the 50th minute.
Seven minutes later, Breel Embolo ran onto a through ball and lifted his finish over ter Stegen for 2–0. Monaco’s quick transition and direct play punished Barcelona after the hosts lost possession.
Barcelona changed much of the team during the second half, giving supporters a first appearance of the summer to Lamine Yamal after his return from international duty. The substitutions produced moments of attacking energy but no comeback.
Christian Mawissa completed the scoring in the 86th minute. His goal made the final score 3–0 and confirmed Monaco as the first visiting winner of the Gamper since Sampdoria in 2012.
What each coach could take from the match
For Barcelona, the result exposed preseason problems in possession and defensive transitions. The first two Monaco goals came close together after the interval, and the team could not convert its own earlier chances. A friendly result does not determine a competitive season, but the timing left Flick with a clear set of issues before the league began.
Pau Víctor was voted Barcelona’s Joan Gamper player of the match after a productive preseason, even though he did not score against Monaco. The award should not be confused with a Barcelona goal or an official match MVP for both teams.
Monaco coach Adi Hütter said his side improved after a difficult opening 15 minutes. He noted that Monaco could not press Barcelona for the full match and adjusted its approach. The visitors were more effective when chances arrived and defended the lead without conceding.
Historical context
The defeat ended Barcelona’s run of 12 consecutive Joan Gamper Trophy wins. It was also the club’s heaviest loss in the event since a 4–0 defeat to FC Köln in 1981, according to Barcelona’s match report.
The Joan Gamper is a preseason exhibition and club presentation, so its significance differs from a league or European result. For Flick, it was an early home setback rather than a competitive defeat. For Monaco, it was a notable first appearance in the trophy during the club’s centenary year.
Why this correction matters
Scores, venues and scorers are basic facts. A match report that gets all three wrong cannot be fixed by adding more tactical opinion. The reliable process is to check the competition organizer or participating clubs, confirm the official match sheet and clearly label later corrections.
This page now preserves the original URL while replacing the inaccurate account with a sourced record.
Final summary
Barcelona and Monaco were level at half-time before Lamine Camara and Breel Embolo scored seven minutes apart. Christian Mawissa added the third late in the match. Monaco won 3–0 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on August 12, 2024, ending Barcelona’s long winning run in the Joan Gamper Trophy.
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Sources and review
This article was checked against the primary or authoritative sources below on .
- FC Barcelona 0–3 AS Monaco: Gamper defeat — FC Barcelona
- Barcelona vs Monaco match information — FC Barcelona
- Adi Hütter: This is a fantastic victory for us — AS Monaco
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