Friendly match: Flick’s FC Barcelona beats Guardiola’s ManCity

The end result was a victory on penalties in FC Barcelona’s first game under coach Hansi Flick. He was “very satisfied” afterwards.

2:2 after 90 minutes, 4:1 on penalties – FC Barcelona defeated Manchester City in a friendly match in Orlando, Florida, that was accompanied by thunder and lightning. This match, which was also the Catalans’ first game under Hansi Flick, did not go into extra time.

“I am very satisfied,” said the former national coach after the duel with the English champions, which kicked off 80 minutes late due to the weather. “We worked hard and, above all, defended and attacked as a team.”

In front of a good 63,000 spectators, numerous stars from both squads were still missing. The goalscorers for Barcelona were Pau Victor (24th) and Pablo Torre (45th+2), Nico O’Reilly (39th) and Jack Grealish (60th) scored for the Manchester team coached by the former Blaugrana player and coach.

Fighting spirit as the key to success – Against Real and Milan

“All players fought for their teammates and that is the most important key to success,” said Flick, who was officially introduced last week. For the German and his new team, it was the first of three test matches as part of a US tour – on Sunday (1 a.m. CEST) there will be a Clasico against Real Madrid at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and on Wednesday (1.30 a.m. CEST) there will be a match against AC Milan in Baltimore.

La Liga begins for the Catalans on August 17th at Valencia FC, and the Premier League for City the following day at Chelsea FC. Before that, however, the Sky Blues will play the English Super Cup final against city rivals ManUnited (August 10th).