Barcelona new boy Raphinha marked his first El Clasico appearance with a STUNNING winning goal overnight.
Despite last night’s fixture in Las Vegas being merely a friendly, there doesn’t tend to be anything friendly about meetings between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
That proved to be the case last night, with tempers flaring on multiple occasions and both teams being intent on getting one up on their rivals early in the campaign.
While the win counts for nothing in terms of points or trophies, it could prove pivotal when it comes to building momentum ahead of the upcoming season.
That’s why Xavi and co will be delighted that it was the Catalan heavyweights that secured the victory, via an absolute stunner from former Leeds United star Raphinha.
On the same night that Chelsea were defeated 4-0 by Arsenal in Orlando, Thomas Tuchel was given a taste of what he’s missed out on in the Brazilian international.
What a hit – and what a way to announce yourself to the Barca supporters!
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