2012 Summer of Champions' Cup

The 2012 Summer of Champions' Cup took place in Bucharest, Romania on August 11, 2012. It was organized by Thiess Holding in association with German marketing agency Sportfive being played at Arena Națională. The Cup was contested between best team in the world Barcelona and Romanian side Dinamo București.

Blaugrana rounded off their pre-season with a 0-2 win over Dinamo Bucharest, with an early opener from Lionel Messi and a late second goal from Ibrahim Afellay, as well as the much awaited reappearance of David Villa. The win ensured that Barça ended their pre-season unbeaten run.

Match

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Dinamo:

GK

RB

CB

CB

LB

CM

CM

CM

RW

LW

FW

Substitutes:

GK

GK

DF

DF

DF

DF

DF

MF

MF

MF

MF

MF

FW

FW

Manager:

Dario Bonetti

Barcelona:

GK

RB

CB

CB

LB

CM

CM

CM

FW

FW

FW

Substitutes:

GK

DF

DF

DF

DF

DF

MF

MF

MF

MF

MF

FW

FW

Manager:

Tito Vilanova

Assistant referees:

:* Zoltán Székely (Romania)

:* Iulian Radu (Romania)

Statistics

Opening goal came courtesy of a typically composed finish from Messi.
Overall

Dinamo București

Barcelona

Goals scored

0

2

Total shots

7

12

Shots on target

3

6

Saves

4

3

Ball possession

33%

67%

Corner kicks

3

5

Fouls committed

6

7

Offsides

1

4

Yellow cards

1

0

Red cards

0

0

See also

  • 2012 UEFA Europa League Final