Reduce the coach real madridItalian Carlo Ancelotti (65 years old), from the importance of the 1-2 loss to Barcelona in the friendly El Clasico match, which was held tonight in New Jersey, USA.
“I think that in these games, the result is the last thing that matters to us,” Ancelotti said after the match. “We continue with our pre-season plan, distributing the minutes, preparing the players who are coming back little by little. Right now, we are happy with Vinicius (Junior) coming back well, as well as (Eder) Militao. In the next game, Rodrygo (Goes) will also start.”
Carlo Ancelotti talks about his young players
Ancelotti also highlighted the excellence of the young players during the pre-season, saying: “There are many young players who are performing very well. I think the most positive thing in these two games was the young players who showed talent and character.”
Carlo Ancelotti spoke specifically about the new Brazilian Endrick de Souza, saying: “He has to take his time to adapt to his new teammates and the new environment, calmly, and without pressure. He does not have to prove anything, we are convinced that he has great talent.”
The young striker, Bao Victor, led the way. Barcelona To win 2-1 in the Clasico that was stopped for more than an hour due to a thunderstorm.
Pau Victor scored the opening goal for Barcelona 3 minutes before the end of the first half with a header, assisted by Robert Lewandowski. The same player added his second goal at the start of the second half (54th minute), after pouncing with his foot on a cross from Michael Faye from the right flank.
Real Madrid then reduced the score with a goal by Nico Paz (82nd minute) from a corner kick, heading the ball into Barça’s net.
This is Barcelona’s fourth victory over Real Madrid in their fourth friendly encounter in the United States, after winning 3-2 in Miami in 2017, 1-0 in Las Vegas in 2022 and 3-0 in Dallas in 2023.
It is noteworthy that both teams are preparing for the start of the new season of the championship. Spanish First DivisionThe competition will officially launch on August 15.
Real Madrid won the Spanish League last season. The Royal Club seeks to retain the local title in the new season, while Barcelona seeks to bring the championship back to its coffers.
