JAKARTA - Arsenal managed to win over Barcelona in a dramatic match marked by eight goals. The Gunners came back to overthrow the La Liga champion.
Barcelona actually took the lead through Robert Lewandowski in the seventh minute before giving up with a score of 3-5 at SoFI Stadium, California, United States, Thursday, July 27, 2023 at noon WIB.
Barcelona's advantage through the Polish international lasted just six minutes after Bukayo Saka scored a goal to maximize Andreas Christensen's blunder.
Meriam London seharusnya bisa memimpin setelah itu setelah mendapat hadiah penalti karena handball Ronald Araujo. Sayangnya, Saka yang menjadi executor gagal memaksimalkan kesempatan emas itu.
Barcelona then managed to take the lead in the 34th minute through a goal from Rapinha. The two teams then went down drinking in a 2-2 draw after Kai Havertz made his name two minutes before the normal time of the break.
However, ten minutes after the second half whistle, Arsenal again scored their next goal to lead. This time it was Leandro Trossard's turn to break into the Blaugrana goal.
Trossard brought Arsenal back in the 78th minute. He netted the ball after finishing nicely with a cross given by Kieran Tierney.
The Blaugrana, who is the 202/2023 La Liga champion, then reduced the position in the 88th minute through Ferran Torres' goal. However, a minute after that the Gunners successfully closed the match with Fabio Vieira's goal.
The duel between Barcelona and Arsenal was part of a pre-season titled Soccer Champions Tour 2023. In addition to the two teams, this event was also attended by several other big teams such as Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Juventus.
Lineup of Arsenal vs Barcelona:
Arsenal: Ramsdale, White, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Thomas, Havertz, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Jesus.
Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Dest, Araujo, Christensen, Gundogan, Ezzalzouli, Alonso, Romeu, Pedri, Raphinha, Lewandowski.
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