Hansi Flick once more opted for a squad full of youngsters, especially in the defensive line, but with Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Raphinha, Ilkay Gundogan, and Robert Lewandowski in the starting lineup. On the other hand, Paulo Fonseca chose his almost strongest 11, including Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao, Samuel Chukwueze, Luka Jovic and others.Barcelona 2-2 AC Milan (Lewandowski 22′ 58′– Luka Jović 10′, Pulisic 15′) #FriendlyMatchBarcelona : ❌❌✅✅✅❌AC Milan : ❌✅✅❌✅✅ pic.twitter.com/6tsAmm1buB— 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘! (@TodayMatchHD) August 7, 2024 Rossoneri started the game very well, taking a 2-0 lead already after 15 minutes through Jovic’s and Pulisic’s goals. Barca reduced the gap in the 22nd minute thanks to Lewandowski, but Milan still had the advantage at the break. Thirteen minutes into the second half, the Pole completed a brace and levelled the score. After 90 minutes, the penalties were to decide the winner. Boys in red and black were more concentrated and won the game 4-3 on pens.From almost to Olmo! Barca’s long-gone son is finally back homeMeanwhile, in Charlotte, Chelsea recorded another defeat, their third in the pre-season. After Celtic and Man City, the current European Champions, Real Madrid, brushed the Blues aside 2-1. Even though the result doesn’t speak so, Los Blancos were much more concrete and could’ve won even more convincingly.Highlights: Real Madrid 2-1 Chelsea in Charlotte.Goals: Lucas Vazquez and Brahim Diaz. Noni Madueke for Chelsea. Vinicius Jr. trivela assist 🔥That defence should worry Enzo Maresca.pic.twitter.com/YwgU3XYXBm— Kyama (@ElijahKyama_) August 7, 2024 Both managers picked powerful lineups, so it practically didn’t seem like a friendly clash. Already in the 27th minute, Real had a 2-0 advantage after Lucas Vazquez and Brahim Diaz were impeccable in front of Chelsea’s new keeper, Filip Jorgensen. Six minutes before the break, Noni Madueke gave Enzo Maresca’s crew hope that they could avoid defeat, but it didn’t happen.The players are obviously still adapting to Italian’s ideas, while the beginning of the new Premier League season is getting closer. Eleven days from now, Man City arrives at Stamford Bridge – the toughest possible task for Maresca, who needs to wrap up his tactical and other adjustments or the Blues’ fans won’t like the outcome on August 18.##NAJAVA_MECA_8256677##
