“Barca will cook this season with their young stars”- Fans thrilled for new season as FC Barcelona edge Manchester City in pre-season friendly
Barcelona's squad this season features several young talents, including Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Fermin Lopez, and others.
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FC Barcelona youngsters shone against Manchester City in pre-season friendly. (via IMAGO)
FC Barcelona fans were left overjoyed following their team’s pre-season friendly win over Manchester City at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The Catalan side fielded a team full of youngsters, who impressed in their first pre-season match.
The win also marked a triumphant start to Barcelona’s new manager Hansi Flick‘s career, after he took over the club’s reigns from Xavi. The Spanish giants defeated the reigning Premier League champions on penalties, after the match finished 2-2 at full-time.
Both teams gave their reserve players a chance to shine, with three of them scoring goals. However, the crowd was disappointed by an 80-minute delay to the kick-off caused by a storm.
Barcelona took an early lead in the 24th minute with a brilliant right-footed goal from youngster Pau Victor. Man City equalized later through Nico O’Reilly, but Pablo Torre restored the Barca’s advantage. Jack Grealish then secured a draw for City with a goal in the 60th minute. In the penalty shootout, Barcelona Atletic keeper Ander Astralaga emerged as the hero, making two crucial saves to secure the Catalan club’s first pre-season win.
Fans praise Barcelona youngsters on social media after pre-season victory over Manchester City
Following their pre-season friendly win over Manchester City, Blaugrana fans and football pundits took to social media to praise the Catalan club’s new generation of youngsters. Several Barca Atletic and reserve players received their first opportunity to start for the club.
Some fans praised the club’s new signings and young stars, expecting them to up the heat in La Liga next season and challenge for the title. One fan highlighted youngsters Pau Victor and Pablo Torre, who excelled against City, as key players to support Lamine Yamal.
Another fan expressed that La Masia, the club’s academy, has consistently produced top talents over the years. One fan humorously suggested that Brazilian signing Vitor Roque, who has struggled since joining, should learn from the other players.
PABLO TORRE is a wonderful player. Barca are really cooking this season with their young stars
— Tonna Romi (@Tonnaromi) July 31, 2024
We already have Yamal
— ⛌εν (@xeverade) July 31, 2024
Who are these ballers again?
Marc Guiu can hold that ?
— Austine ✪ (@Austinooffical) July 31, 2024
This young players are playing like they men who have experienced
— PSG_JK?. (@psg_jk11) July 31, 2024
This youth scoring goals upon goals against Ederson ?
— Miracle (@Miraclesj20) July 31, 2024
His body movement throughout the game is exceptional. Victor Roque needs to learn
— Iampelumi ?? (@Itzpelumi) July 31, 2024
La masia is cooking again
— Dave is here ?↔️ (@thisisdave_0) July 31, 2024
115 charges
— Gooner Dave (@david_amutabi) July 31, 2024
The La Masia stars are shining. Seems like Barcelona doesn't really need Nico Williams and Dani Olmo now.
— Harsh Gautam (@Harsh_Gautam007) July 31, 2024
Barcelona’s young stars are expected to make a significant impact in the upcoming season. Hansi Flick’s team will continue their US tour with pre-season matches against Real Madrid and AC Milan.
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