Ousmane Dembélé scored a brace and was the best Barça player in the draw against the Italian team (2-2)
Lewandowski has not connected too much with his teammates, but he has had two good chances to make his debut with the Barça shirt in a match in which Xavi has given opportunities to all those summoned
The FC Barcelona They have been unable to beat Juventus in their worst game of the US tour (2-2). Ousmane Dembele scored a brace and was the best Barça player in the draw against the Italian team, while Robert Lewandowski He has not connected too much with his teammates, but he has had two good chances to make his debut with the Barça shirt.
Robert Lewandowski He has not connected too much with his colleagues, Andreas Christensen has convinced again and Frank Kessie has confirmed that Barça missed a profile like his in the midfield. Sergio Robert He had to be substituted half an hour into the game due to some physical problems. Sergio Busquets He has been the best in a midfield in which Kessie and Nico went from more to less.
In the second half, Xavi took advantage of the opportunity to give chances to all the outfield players called up for the tour except pedri Y Ronald Araujo, who have been ruled out before the friendly due to rest. Especially noteworthy has been the performance of a raphinha that, in just half an hour, has once again shown that it promises many joys.
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Ter Stegen, goalkeeper
Smoothie
Juventus had moments of a lot of possession and a lot of inspiration from Di María and failed to keep a clean sheet. Until today he had not conceded any goal on the tour of the United States. He saved well a shot from ‘Fideo’ before the quarter of an hour of play and was especially good in lateral crosses, but could not do anything in Kean’s first goal.
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Sergio Roberto, defender
Unlucky
He did not go up too much in attack and, in defense, he did not transmit excessive calm. The ‘vecchia Signora’ looked for him and focused the attack on his side. He had to be substituted half an hour into the game due to physical discomfort.
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Andreas Christensen, defender
Attentive
Convincing new performance from the Dane. The former Chelsea player continues to clear up the doubts that accompanied him on his arrival in Barcelona. Skilled in getting the ball out, attentive in anticipation and solid in duels, he once again got along well with Eric Garcia and detected the moments when it was necessary to make a foul to frustrate some of the ‘bianconeri’ attacks.
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Eric Garcia, defender
Sign
He fulfilled his mission. Without fanfare, he dedicated himself to defending solidly and starting plays from behind. He could have done a little more on the rival goal, but in general he held off the Italian team’s strikers well.
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Jordi Alba, defender
Calm
Less participatory than usual. He is the owner of the left back, but it seems that this season Barça’s offensive strategy will not depend so much on his contribution. Plurality is always good business in football.
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Sergio Busquets, midfielder
Recuperator
When the team makes a fierce and effective pressure, the captain smiles. The one from Badia started the match with two spectacular recoveries and gave meaning to all the actions that went through his boots. Fundamental piece for Xavi’s scheme.
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Nico Gonzalez, midfielder
relocated
After three consecutive games as a pivot, he returned to the interior demarcation. He was good under pressure. He felt comfortable in a more advanced position and without as many defensive commitments, although he suffered when Juventus stepped forward. He set foot in the Szczesny area quite a bit.
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Kessie, midfielder
Expeditious
Barça missed a profile like his in the midfield. The Ivorian covered a lot of territory and was a constant threat to the Juventus defence. He ‘Attacked’ the spaces with determination and generated, with his movements, several dangerous opportunities.
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Dembele, striker
unpredictable
He started for the first time this preseason. He tried to make a difference and present arguments in the fight for the position with Raphinha. And he couldn’t do it more forcefully. He didn’t start out well, but he got better little by little. He didn’t put in a spectacular performance, but he did score two good goals after two individual actions. In the second he had some luck.
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Robert Lewandowski, forward
Threatening
Of more less. He continues to adapt to the ‘Xavi Universe’. He tried to make his debut with the Barça elastic with a shot from outside the area and with a good header. His mere presence is intimidating, though he didn’t connect too many with his teammates.
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Aubameyang, forward
Hidden
Quite gone, the Gabonese. Even so, he showed that he needs very little to ‘wet’ in an action in which, after a recovery in the opposite field, he made a powerful shot that grazed the post.
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Sergio Dest, defender
Replacement
He entered earlier than expected due to Sergi Roberto’s injury. The play of Dembélé’s first goal began. He could have done more in Juventus’ second goal. He let him finish with ease and the Italian did not forgive.
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Inaki Pena, goalkeeper
Rigorous
He had 45 more minutes to continue gaining confidence under the sticks. He couldn’t avoid Kean’s goal after a good move by Juventus in which the Barça defense was unsound, but he did make a couple of worthwhile saves. Neto’s departure is approaching little by little and, except for surprise, he will be the second goalkeeper of the culé team during the 2022/23 season.
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Frenkie de Jong, midfielder
Central
He was a substitute again. He returned to dispute the second half. And he did it again as a center back. Xavi Hernández’s message could not be clearer. Until his future is resolved, the Dutchman will not have a place in the midfield. In the axis of defense he was not bad, although he was not categorical in the rejection prior to Kean’s second goal.
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Miralem Pjanic, midfielder
Retroactive
Disconnected, but not from the game but from the rumors about his future. The Bosnian played defensive midfielder and was really good. The best version of him was intuited. He streamlined the circulation of the ball, helped to overcome lines and assumed stripes. He dared with a free kick on the front that went slightly wide.
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Gavi, midfielder
Warrior
There are no friendlies for Los Palacios and Villafranca. He gives everything regardless of the rival and the circumstances. With him, Barça played a more direct game. He had a clear chance to certify the victory for the culé in the 86th minute.
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Raphinha, forward
Wizard
He has a goblin. And a golden lefty. He was left unmarked for the first time, but he showed again in half an hour that he is a differential player. He crashed a free kick against the post and brought verticality to the team. A special footballer.
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Ansu Fati, forward
Predator
He doesn’t think twice when he has the opportunity to score a goal. The crosshead prevented his goal in the play immediately after Raphinha’s foul.
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Gerard Pique, defender
Relaxed
It was little demanded. He did his job without pressure or problems. He was discharged before the Las Vegas classic and, little by little, he is gaining strength.
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Alejandro Balde, defender
Shy
It did not rise much despite the fact that Barça was superior to Juventus when he was on the ‘green’. In defense, he delivered.
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Memphis Depay, forward
Persistent
His attitude is really commendable. He cannot be blamed for anything. He always gives it his all. Insistence, in this case, had no reward. Although he was about to do it in the final stretch of the match.
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Pablo Torre, midfielder
Promising
He took advantage of the quarter of an hour of play that Xavi granted him to continue offering details of his enormous potential. He made an extraordinary pass to Gavi. Very active in matching game.
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Alex Collado, midfielder
Impulsive
A lot was seen in a very short time. And that is always positive. He was booked just after entering the field of play.
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Marc Casado, midfielder
Prize
More opportunities on the right side for the youth squad. Xavi trusts him.
Intermittent
Abde Ezzalzouli, forward
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It was difficult for him to get into the game, but when he did, things happened. The Moroccan winger is one of those soccer players who are enemies of indifference.