Defeat in the Clasico in New Jersey

1 -2

Real Madrid

Finished

Barcelona

Nico Paz marcó el gol de nuestro equipo frente al Barcelona en un encuentro que fue detenido durante más de una hora debido al protocolo de tormentas eléctricas.

Defeat in the Clasico in New Jersey
NEWS.Alberto NavarroPhotographer: Antonio Villalba y Pedro Castillo

Real Madrid's preparation for the official season continues as Militão and Vini Jr. played their first minutes against Barcelona in the second pre-season. Nico Paz scored our team's goal in the 82', in a match that ended in defeat after being stopped for more than an hour due to the thunderstorm protocol. Jacobo Ramón, Lorenzo and Obrador made their debuts. Next up, Chelsea in Charlotte (Wednesday 7 August, 1am Spanish time; Tuesday 6 August, 7pm local time).

The first real danger came for Barcelona when Pau Victor got his head on the end from a corner, forcing Courtois into a fine save after eight minutes. At the 11:35 mark, the game was stopped for more than an hour due to thunderstorm protocol. Following the restart, Ancelotti' s side began to cause problems in their opponents' area. Arda Güler scored in the 24th minute after outstanding control and a superb one-on-one with Ter Stegen, but the goal was ruled out for offside. A minute later, Brahim's shot from the edge of the area ended up in the goalkeeper's hands.

Chances
Our team was creating dangerous chances and came close again in the 38th minute when Endrick' s powerful shot from the edge of the area narrowly missed the target. As Real Madrid dominated, Barcelona took the lead four minutes later, when Lewandowski's deflected shot was headed into the net by Pau Victor. The tempo did not let up after the interval and Pau Victor's left-footed shot in the 51st minute brought a creditable save from Courtois. Three minutes later, the Barcelona player scored his brace with a shot from just inside the six-yard box to make it 2-0.

Nico Paz scored
Vini Jr. could have reduced the deficit on 63 minutes after Modrić' s corner was flicked on by Endrick, but Ter Stegen was on hand to turn the ball behind for a corner after the Brazilian's effort at the far post. Nico Paz did manage to get the ball past Iñaki Peña in the 82nd minute with a powerful header from Arda Güler's corner. There was even a chance to equalise in stoppage time when Courtois went up for a free-kick.