Barcelona kicked off their pre-season with a 3-1 win over Vissel Kobe on Sunday in Japan, and the first impressions from the players and new arrivals could not be better.The Catalans arrived at a

Barça’s victory was confirmed close to the full-time whistle, as La Masia starlet Pedro Fernández drilled home a half-volley from the edge of the box. Subs not used: Iñaki Peña (GK), Diego Kochen, Hector Fort, Guille Fernández, Antonio Fernández.

Barcelona will play a preseason game in Japan that they had previously said was cancelled after resolving a contractual dispute with the promoter, the LaLiga champions said Friday.