Barcelona will see strong competition in the attacking positions (Omar Vega / Getty)
The friendly match has ended Barcelona The Spaniard Juventus The Italian at the Cotton Bowl today, Wednesday, in the American city of Dallas, as part of the two teams’ preparatory round for the new football season, with a positive draw with two goals for the same.
The match witnessed many important events that we will stop at, especially after the deals of the two teams and the disappointing last season for both of them, following the failure to achieve titles.
Dembele message
The Frenchman, Othman Dembele, who played this time in the center of the right wing, starred, instead of the Brazilian Rafinha, who shone when he filled it in the previous two matches.
Dembele scored Barcelona’s two goals against Juventus, confirming that he wants to shine this season with the Catalan club and occupy a key position despite the fierce competition.
Ken’s chance
Italian striker Moise Kean had a special imprint by scoring two important goals for him on a personal level, after the club put it on the sale list in the past weeks, but the American tour may push Italian coach Massimiliano Allegri to change his mind and preserve it.
Pjanic impresses Xavi
The Bosnian Miralem Pjanic did not find the opportunity since his arrival to Barcelona, specifically during the period of Ronald Koeman, to go out on loan before returning to play under the leadership of Xavi, who said about him in statements after the meeting against Juventus: “I liked a lot, he gives us a lot of passes, he has an exclusive view of football in general Not many people scan the field from the first pass. He always looks forward, looks very well for the spearhead pass, he made a great game.”
Di Maria useful
Juventus’ decision to sign Argentine Angel Di Maria was correct, especially that the former Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United player possesses great skills to make the difference, as well as experience in European stadiums that has resulted in many titles and will benefit Alegre and Juve this season.
Lewandowski does not score and Xavi’s confidence
Polish Robert Lewandowski did not score for the second time with Barcelona, after playing against Real Madrid in the friendly Clasico, but Xavi confirmed his confidence in the former Bayern Munich star, who was insisting on choosing the Catalan and leaving the Bavarian.
The Spanish coach said in this regard: “He helps us a lot with his work and pressure. The goals will come, because he used to score them throughout his career. He is a player with great capabilities and will help us a lot.”