Manchester City and Barcelona played out an exciting 2-2 draw in Orlando on Tuesday, with Barcelona securing a 4-1 victory on penalties. The match, held at Camping World Stadium, was delayed by 80 minutes due to a weather warning but eventually provided a thrilling encounter for the fans.
Once the game kicked off, City’s Erling Haaland thought he had scored early, but his effort from Oscar Bobb’s cross was not given. Barcelona took the lead with Pau Victor scoring under pressure from Kalvin Phillips after a clever flick from Marc Casadó. City equalized through 19-year-old Nico O’Reilly, but Barcelona regained the lead just before halftime with Pablo Torre scoring after a smart dummy by Victor.
Both teams made changes at halftime, and City equalized again shortly afterward. Jack Grealish scored with a superb strike following a brilliant run by Mateo Kovacic. Despite both teams pressing for a winner, the match ended 2-2, leading to a penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Phillips and Jacob Wright missed their penalties for City, while Barcelona converted their kicks, securing a 4-1 win. City’s next match is against Chelsea in Ohio, while Barcelona will face Real Madrid in New Jersey.
This preseason match showcased some thrilling football and individual brilliance, particularly from Grealish and Kovacic, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
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