FC Barcelona players put the new CUPRA Raval to the test in an exclusive pre-series drive

• Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Ferran Torres, Roony Bardghji and Alejandro Balde experienced firsthand the bold features and dynamic handling of the new CUPRA Raval
• The players took a camouflaged version of the CUPRA Raval VZ for a thrill-packed drive, testing its acceleration, cornering and braking
• Lamine Yamal got an exclusive first look at the CUPRA Raval VZ after his teammates’ test drive experience, discovering the camouflaged model first-hand

Barcelona, 25-02-2026

CUPRA brought a new-generation driving experience to FC Barcelona’s Ciutat Esportiva with an exclusive test drive of the CUPRA Raval, the car that brings all the emotion and expressive design of the brand to CUPRA’s first Electric Urban Vehicle. First-team players Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Ferran Torres, Roony Bardghji and Alejandro Balde had the opportunity to test the car on urban circuits around the club’s facilities, discovering its striking design, electrifying performance and driver focus. After the test drive, Lamine Yamal immersed himself in the world of the CUPRA Raval, exploring every detail of a model that matches his energy and determination. He then joined a photoshoot with the car — a vehicle that perfectly reflects the bold attitude and unstoppable spirit of FC Barcelona’s next‑generation star.

“CUPRA and FC Barcelona share a commitment to empowering new generations, both on the football pitch and on the road. The CUPRA Raval embodies this vision: it is set to shape electric mobility. FC Barcelona’s talents had the opportunity to take the wheel, experience the emotionality of the car firsthand, and share their impressions with us.”
Ignasi Prieto, Chief Brand Officer at CUPRA

NEW GENERATION CAR TEST
Barça’s talents had the chance to discover a camouflaged version of CUPRA Raval VZ. Featuring Dinamica bucket seats and 19” alloy wheels in copper, this 4 meter long, 100% electric vehicle offers a dynamic and engaging experience that redefines the possibilities of EVs. Uniting the world of urban mobility with the excellence of FC Barcelona, both CUPRA and the club are aligned by an ambition to inspire a new generation that wants to challenge the status quo.

From acceleration, power, and cornering to braking performance, grip and passenger comfort, the Barça footballers explored the key aspects of a car designed with the drivers of the future in mind. They experienced features like the Sport Mode and the Sennheiser sound system, discovering the enhanced responsiveness, dynamic handling and innovative design elements that make the CUPRA Raval a unique driving experience.

The players shared highly positive impressions of the car’s dynamics — a powerful endorsement from athletes who inspire a new generation with their bold spirit. They highlighted Sport Mode, instant acceleration and confident cornering as standout features, together with the striking presence of the camouflaged design.

The alliance between CUPRA and FC Barcelona is more than a partnership. As the Official Automotive and Mobility Partner and the Official Car of FC Barcelona, CUPRA recently launched ‘The Road Back Home’, an initiative to connect with FC Barcelona members and fan clubs. A commemorative CUPRA Formentor will travel with the women’s and men’s teams on thirteen trips in Spain and Europe, visiting up to 520 Barça fan clubs, which will each have the opportunity to decorate the car with their badges, turning it into a rolling tribute to the Barça spirit.

The CUPRA Raval will be available in different trims with a variety of customisation options, giving every driver the opportunity to express their own ‘Raval Spirit’ and match their lifestyle. Whether they’re looking for extra power, a larger battery for extended range, or a balanced mix of both, there’s an option tailored to their needs. The CUPRA Raval will make its global debut on 9 April.

Change needs drivers — and CUPRA believes real progress comes through radical disruption, by defying expectations and challenging conventions. Since its launch in 2018, the brand has transformed the automotive industry as an instigator of creativity and an agitator for change. 

In just seven years, CUPRA has launched seven models and sold over 1 million vehicles globally. Every CUPRA model is restlessly expressive, design led, and performance driven. Its fully-fledged portfolio includes the CUPRA Ateca, the first car to ever feature the CUPRA badge; the CUPRA Leon, redesigned and enhanced as a standalone CUPRA model; the CUPRA Formentor, the first car to be developed exclusively by the brand and the company’s best-selling vehicle to date; the CUPRA Born, the brand’s first 100% electric vehicle; the CUPRA Tavascan, an all-electric SUV coupe; and the CUPRA Terramar, the brand’s sporty SUV. In 2026, the CUPRA Raval, the brand’s radical interpretation of the electric urban car, will join its lineup.  

 CUPRA is more than a car. It’s a conviction. The CUPRA Tribe is made up of a team of ambassadors who push back against convention and past the boundaries that hold others back, with members including Spain’s most decorated Olympian, Saúl Craviotto; film director J.A. Bayona; German goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen; and two-time Ballon d'Or and Best FIFA Award-winning footballer Alexia Putellas. Obsessive about elevating emotion on and off the road, CUPRA is also FC Barcelona's official automotive and mobility partner, the Premier Padel Tour's premium sponsor and is also proud to participate in the Formula E racing competition with Kiro Race Co. 

www.cupraofficial.com 

For more information, please contact:

Chris Mease, Head of PR and Communications
07586 058302; chris.mease@seatcars.co.uk 

Kate Arding, PR Manager
07500 689543; kate.arding@seatcars.co.uk

Holly Williams, Events, Partnerships and Internal Engagement Manager
07738 897319; holly.williams@seatcars.co.uk

Katie Duguid, Press Fleet Manager
07983 537247; katie.duguid@seatcars.co.uk