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FC Barcelona MVP Pau Victor’s Rapid Double Stuns Real Madrid in El Clasico
FC Barcelona extended their unbeaten streak in U.S. El Clásicos, defeating Real Madrid 2-1. The star of the night was none other than Pau Victor, who scored twice to lead Barça to victory in front of 82,154 fans. This match marked Hansi Flick’s first El Clásico as Barça manager.
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Pau Victor’s Heroics
- First Goal: Pau Victor opened the scoring with a powerful header after a deflection from Lewandowski on a long ball. This was his second goal of the pre-season, following his strike against Manchester City earlier (1-0, 42nd minute).
- Second Goal: After the halftime break, Pau Victor wasted no time and doubled the lead by diving in front of the Belgian goalkeeper Courtois to convert a right-footed shot from an A. Valle cross (2-0, 52nd minute).
Real Madrid’s Response
- Nico Paz managed to pull one back for Real Madrid late in the game with a header from a corner (2-1, 75th minute).
- Despite Real Madrid’s efforts, Barça held on to secure the victory.
Upcoming Matches
With this win, FC Barcelona continues to build momentum in their pre-season preparations, even in the absence of several key players. Their next challenge is against AC Milan in Baltimore, which will be their final match of the U.S. tour.