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As the European soccer season looms, club teams across the globe are gearing up for another demanding season.
Amid these preparations, a friendly yet fiercely competitive El Clasico unfolded between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Held in New Jersey, the match showcased Barcelona’s unbeaten preseason streak as they secured a 2-1 victory over their arch-rivals.
The highly anticipated match began with the Catalans exhibiting a strong, assertive performance.
Within the first five minutes, a header from Pau Victor demanded a spectacular save from Real Madrid‘s Thibaut Courtois.
Barcelona, under new coach Hansi Flick, demonstrated the same hunger and intensity they had shown in their previous match against Manchester City.
However, the game was abruptly interrupted by a 70-minute weather delay, turning the pitch heavy and dampening Barcelona’s early momentum.
When play resumed, Los Blancos took control, dominating possession and winning the midfield battle. Arda Guler even found the back of the net for Madrid, but his goal was disallowed for offside.
Despite Madrid’s dominance, Barcelona’s young talents like Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, and Pablo Torre gradually began to assert themselves. Full-backs Alejandro Balde and Alex Valle became more threatening, contributing significantly to Barcelona’s attacking plays.
Their efforts culminated in the 42nd minute when Valle delivered a perfect cross to Robert Lewandowski. The latter’s miskick fortuitously fell to Pau Victor, allowing him to head the ball into the net.
This goal marked his second in two games, giving his side a 1-0 lead at halftime.
Pau Victor has had a great preseason.
Barcelona’s second-half brilliance
The halftime break was truncated due to the earlier delay, with Barcelona looking to maintain their end-of-first-half momentum.
The team continued to press high and create opportunities. Pau Victor, in particular,…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-08-04 20:09:33
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