Julián Álvarez was the author of the first goal of the match. (REUTERS / Nacho Doce)
Barcelona Y Manchester City 3-3 draw in a friendly against Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (LA A). Despite the character of the bout, the toppings surrounding it were very captivating to viewers. First, the names within the camp gave assured quality and, secondly, it had its comeback Pep Guardiola at Camp Nou. And it wasn’t the only thing, but he also dealt with it for the first time Xavi Hernandez, who was a key player during his time at Barcelona. Guardiola’s influences on Xavi are evident and it was possible to observe a meeting with teams that are committed with the same philosophy in facing matches.
The first half had different nuances, at the beginning of the game it was Barcelona who had the initiative, in fact in just ten minutes they had several chances to score. Despite the initial barrage, those led by Guardiola were the first to change points, after a very serious error of Inaki Pena was Julian Alvarez who took advantage of it and scored his second goal with the Citizen shirt
Only six minutes later, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang who would be on the exit ramp and would have his fate in Chelsea, grabbed a loose ball after a free kick and threw it on the fly, this time, Stefan Ortega He reacted weakly and the ball went into the near post. Protagonists, even if not in the best way, the goalkeepers of both teams.
In the second half, Manchester City took control of the game and had the best options. At Álvarez’s feet he managed to take the lead in the first few minutes, but ran into the figure of Peña. Almost without deserving it and, product of an error by the English team, in the 66th minute, Frenkie de Jong he took advantage of it and put the Culés ahead.
However, after just four minutes, Cole Palmer he decreed the tie after having pushed a ball into the area after an excellent previous collective game.
The Spanish team would be back in the lead after 80 minutes of play, but this time with a goal from memphis depay that defined in the center of the product area of an assistance of Sergio Roberto who left the goal on a plate.
The final goal was converted from Riad Mahrez following a dubious penalty that Haaland received in injury time in the final phase.
Julián Álvarez remained on the pitch for 70 minutes until he was replaced by Erling Haland. In general he had a correct performance which was accompanied by his characteristic and laborious physical effort. The goal will certainly increase his confidence, even if he probably regrets the clear occasion in which he almost shot on the spot and ran into Iñaki Peña, who was unable to beat even on the rebound.
Despite being a friendly, it was possible to observe a great intensity of play and that neither team was willing to give anything away. With the start of the seasons it is extremely unusual for friendlies of this type to be played, but it is worth noting the nobility of the cause, which as a plus had a pleasant match between two great teams.
Source: Clarin
