Barcelona vs Real Madrid : Barcelona continued their unbeaten run in the preseason, securing a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in a fiercely contested El Clásico at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday night. The match saw Pau Víctor shine with a standout performance, scoring both of Barça’s goals and leading them to their fourth consecutive win against their arch-rivals on American soil. Barcelona vs Real Madrid
First Half Highlights
Barcelona started the game with high intensity and nearly took an early lead when Pau Víctor’s header was brilliantly saved by Thibaut Courtois. Despite a 70-minute weather delay that slowed their momentum, Barcelona remained dangerous, with Robert Lewandowski’s misplayed attempt setting up Víctor for a header to open the scoring. Madrid had their moments, with Arda Güler finding the net only for it to be ruled out for offside. The half, lasting almost two hours, ended with Barcelona leading 1-0.
Second Half Highlights
The second half resumed quickly due to the weather delay, with Barcelona continuing their dominance. Pau Víctor doubled the lead with a simple tap-in after a superb cross from Álex Valle. Despite Real Madrid’s efforts, including Vinicius Junior’s attempts to rally his team, they couldn’t break through a solid Barcelona defense. Nico Paz’s header from a corner brought Madrid back into the game with 10 minutes remaining, but Barça held firm to secure the win.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Pau Víctor was the star of the night, scoring both goals and showcasing his potential. Marc-André ter Stegen made crucial saves, including one from Vinicius Junior. For Real Madrid, Courtois was vital in preventing further damage, making several key stops.Barcelona vs Real Madrid
– Barcelona Pau Víctor, Robert Lewandowski, Álex Valle, Marc Casadó, Marc Bernal, Pablo Torre, Alejandro Balde, among others. Hansi Flick introduced new signings like Ilkay Gündogan in the latter stages.
– Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois; Fran, Rudiger, Militao, Vazquez; Ceballos, Modric, Mario Martin; Brahim, Endrick, Arda. Carlo Ancelotti also featured Vinicius Junior from the bench.
The match served as a crucial preseason test for both teams, showcasing the talents of young players and new signings. Barcelona’s solid team performance and defensive organization were highlights, as they continue to prepare for the upcoming season. Real Madrid, despite the loss, showed flashes of potential, particularly from their younger players. Barcelona vs Real Madrid
This preseason encounter was a thrilling preview of the intense rivalry expected in the upcoming season.
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