Pau Victor scored twice as Barcelona maintained their unbeaten record in pre-season, beating rivals Real Madrid 2-1 to give Hansi Flick his maiden El Clasico triumph.
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42' GOAL! Pau Víctor's header put the Catalans in lead! Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid
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53' GOAL! Alex Valle assists, Pau Víctor nets brace, Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid
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81' GOAL! Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid (Nico Paz)
Match Report
Victor scored twice either side of half-time with two instinctive finishes inside the area, with Nico Paz scoring late on for Madrid to set up a nervy final 10 minutes.
But Barca, who beat Manchester City on penalties earlier this week, were able to hold on in front of a sell-out crowd in New York.
The game was suspended for an hour after a wild storm around MetLife Stadium and when play continued, Barcelona showed Real why they won't have it all their own way in La Liga again this season.
Despite Madrid dominating possession, their opponents created the better chances and took the lead three minutes before the break when Robert Lewandowski's header found Victor to finish from close range.
The 22-year-old would grab his second of the game in the 54th minute, sliding in to bundle Alex Valle's teasing delivery beyond the grasp of Thibaut Courtois.
Carlo Ancelotti's side would get themselves on the scoresheet eight minutes from time when Arda Guler's corner kick found an unmarked Paz to head the ball home.
Madrid pushed to find an equaliser with Vinicius Junior going close, but Barcelona were able to hold on to take the first El Clasico of the season.
Data Debrief: Victor to replace Lewandowski up front?
Having scored eight goals less than Madrid in La Liga last season, Barcelona are keen for more firepower, and they may have found the answer in Victor.
The Spaniard impressed again for Flick's side, registering the most shots (six), most shots on target (four), and touches in the opposition box (five) than anyone on the pitch.
Barcelona ended the contest with an expected goals (xG) tally of 2.52, with Victor contributing 1.57 to that total during his impressive showing.
Line-ups
Barcelona XI: Lewandowski, Ter Stegen, I. Martinez, Christensen, Álex Baldé, Marc Casadó, Pau Víctor, Pablo Torre, Álex Valle, Unai Hernández, Marc Bernal
Subs: Gundogan, Lenglet, Pena, Raphinha, Julián Araujo, Mikayil Faye, Aleix Garrido, Ander Astralaga, Vitor Roque, Sergi Domínguez, Héctor Fort, Diego Kochen, Alexis Olmedo, Andrés Cuenca, Noah Darvich, Guille Fernández, Toni Fernández, Quim Junyent
Real Madrid XI: Modric, Courtois, Rudiger, Vazquez, Ceballos, Militao, Brahim, Fran García, Arda Güler, Mario Martín, Endrick
Subs: Vallejo, Andriy Lunin, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Juanmi Latasa, Rafa Obrador, Lorenzo Aguado, Nico Paz, Raúl Asencio, Jeremy de León, Fran González, Jacobo Ramón, Joan Martínez
Shimbirkamadaw
901
WHAT A PLAYER
Yungswag20
688
Look Mr Carlo anchiloti these kids are not kids to mess with pay the var now
Moore_wasty
634
this Turkish guy has a great talent such a proper baller
Peaceking1234
618
One Goal vs City✅ Two Goals vs Madrid ✅ Ladies and Gentlemen, Pau Victor has ARRIVED💎🔥
Nam_So
607
🚨BREAKING: Endrick is the youngest player ever to lose an ElClasico😂
Naocdeintz
561
I'm Madrid fan but I bet on Barcelona in preseason. Now the referees are good because they played two games without defeats. If they lose referees are bad. if they were City they would accuse referees for not accepting their 3rd goal. There is no change. If Barca play UCL final We can say there is a change because with previous coaches Barcelona played even the semifinals of champions League. If Barca don't pass semifinal this season that means the problem of Barca is not the coaches,it must be the KARMA.
Champion88
540
La masia beat réal Madrid tonight
Peaceking1234
530
First Debut - Goal vs City ✅ Second Debut - Two Goals vs Madrid ✅ Price - €3M 🔥 Meanwhile Madrid hype Endrick with zero goals in two games being a €55M signing💔😭
Naocdeintz
514
And there the VAR will steal the show
Is it VAR who sent you twice in Europa League? is it VAR who made you lose twice against Girona in a season? You always accuse referees because you are creator of Negreira.
Heebcdntu
494
I admit our team is useless. we only pay to win
Naocdeintz
444
Congratulations Barcelona. Madrid have to store energy and focus on UEFA super cup. Liga is not our first competition in August because we are not lazy.
engr_danjibur
438
This match won't bother me! let's meet at the official competitions... Werey🙄
Yungswag20
432
If you think these kids are easy get your ass in too
Peaceking1234
397
Pau Victor for Barca so far💙❤️🔥 And I was hearing names like " Endrick "☠️😆
BrianKessy767
394
this is how fake Vadrid perform when no var or refs to assist them...we shall meet Vadrid we shall have our revenge.. hala man city 💙💙💪💪
Naocdeintz
383
this is Barcelona baby
Baby lost way fast
Naocdeintz
380
Lewandowski be careful this boy will push him out of Barcelona
it's Barcelona Who have killed Lewandowski. Has he ever played Europa League with Bayern Munich?
GamBarça
387
I know Real Madrid fans will say this just a preseason game but let also remember that they were playing with La Masia It's going to be fun in La Liga this season
maleecynth
372
Remember the name Pau Victor 🔥🔥🔥
Naocdeintz
343
🚨BREAKING: Endrick is the youngest player ever to lose an ElClasico😂
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Yamal is the youngest player to experience club trophyless season and comeback loss in champions League.
Yungswag20
314
Real Madrid fan be like meet us in real competition dude we’re playing in USA 😂😂😂
maleecynth
261
I must go watch the Euros to see if Lopez ever touched the ball in that tournament
No stress my man just check all football He started the third match meanwhile some players were wrestling in Mexico and Guess what.... They lost 💀😂😂😂😂
Josedad
230
Rules no1 : Don’t score on Realmadrid first it’s a trap Rules no2 : That rules doesn’t work on Barcelona because la masia alwys produce wonder boys Pau Victor shines 💎
Peaceking1234
223
One Thing Every Barca fan can agree on 💙❤️✅ PAU VICTOR should be ahead of Roque no matter what💯😤
Allfootball1995
168
Pele from Alibaba failed to score on his first El-Calssico debut
Yungswag20
141
Look Mr carlo anchiloti that unknown baca kid is very strong I can’t do it without var
abhi764
135
Lewandowski becoming a dead weight in our front line. Who agreed to this statement?
paul_munvung
108
Congratulations to Barcelona for winning the La Liga 24/25 in advance.. 👏
AYcj
58
Barcelona fans and over hyping their players are like 5&6😅
abhi764
11
First Debut - Goal vs City ✅ Second Debut - Two Goals vs Madrid ✅ Price - €3M 🔥 Meanwhile Madrid hype Endrick with zero goals in two games being a €55M signing💔😭
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No need to tempt them, we have victor roque who cost 60 Million. We now know that he is not worth it.
apyne89
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🚨BREAKING: Endrick is the youngest player ever to lose an ElClasico😂
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Yamal is the youngest player to lose both champions league and La Liga
kicabklry
8
WHAT A PLAYER
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He is very strong and fast good player
Heebcdntu
8
this Turkish guy has a great talent such a proper baller
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At Madrid it's a waste. They pay VAR