Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid with Victor’s Stellar Performance

In a thrilling match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Barcelona edged out Real Madrid 2-1 in a U.S. preseason edition of El Clasico on Saturday. Thanks to two impressive goals from 22-year-old talent Victor, Barcelona showcased their dominance in the friendly rivalry.

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The match experienced a hiccup with over an hour delay due to lightning, forcing both teams to retreat to the locker rooms after just 11 minutes of play. When the action resumed, Victor made his mark, further solidifying his place in new coach Hansi Flick‘s plans for the upcoming season.

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Victor struck first in the 42nd minute, capitalizing on a precise cross from his teammate, Alex Valle. His well-placed header sent the ball into the net from close range. Just after halftime, Victor was back at it again, scoring his second goal in the 54th minute, once again connecting with Valle’s cross and pushing it past Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

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Real Madrid, who had been struggling, finally sparked hopes of a comeback when Paz, a promising 19-year-old playmaker, scored a header off a corner with eight minutes remaining. However, it wasn’t enough to change the result.

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This win marked Barcelona’s fourth consecutive victory in Clasicos played in the U.S., sending a clear message as they aim to dethrone the Spanish and European champions. Despite several stars missing due to injuries, the young Barcelona squad held their ground against a strong Madrid side.

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Both teams will wrap up their U.S. tour soon, with Barcelona set to face AC Milan and Real Madrid scheduled to take on another opponent. With the LaLiga season starting in just two weeks, the teams are looking to sharpen their skills and perhaps discover new talents along the way.