FC Barcelona Conclude U.S. Tour with Thrilling Victory Over AC Milan
Ansu Fati Stunner Seals Barca's Friendly Win
Las Vegas, Nevada - August 6, 2024
FC Barcelona capped off their summer tour of the United States with a resounding 2-0 victory over Italian giants AC Milan at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The match served as a testament to the Catalan club's resurgence under manager Xavi Hernandez.
The game began with Barcelona dominating possession and creating several early chances. However, it was Ansu Fati who broke the deadlock in spectacular fashion in the 35th minute. The young Spanish winger unleashed a thunderous shot from outside the box that flew into the top corner, leaving AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan with no chance.
Barca continued to control the match in the second half and doubled their lead in the 65th minute. Ousmane Dembélé's incisive pass found Robert Lewandowski in the penalty area, and the Polish striker made no mistake with a composed finish.
AC Milan, who are preparing for the upcoming Serie A season, showed glimpses of their attacking potential but struggled to create clear-cut scoring opportunities. Barcelona's defense held firm, with Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen putting in commanding performances.
The victory over AC Milan marked a successful end to Barca's U.S. tour, which also included wins over FC Salzburg and Real Madrid. The Catalan club will now return to Europe and continue their preparations for the 2024/25 season, which they hope will culminate in silverware under Xavi's guidance.
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