Raphinha score the only goal of the game is Barcelona beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the first Clasico of the season in Las Vegas.
The Brazil The winger – signed from Leeds this month – put Barca ahead in the 27th minute of the Soccer Champions Tour friendly, shooting into the top corner after Eder Militao sent the ball away.
Replace Marco Asensio miss Madrid’s best chance, long shot, and Thibaut Courtois made a string of late saves as Barcelona dominated in front of a crowd of 61,299 fans.
Robert lewandowskiwho was introduced as a Barca player on Wednesday, started his first game for the club at the Allegiant Stadium alongside summer signings Raphinha and Andreas Christensen.
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Madrid did not have Karim Benzema – who only attended pre-season training this week – so Player Eden Hazard begin to be attacked, while there are also starting points for newcomers Antonio Rudiger and Aurelien Tchouameni.
“Benzema is the best player in the world,” head coach Carlo Ancelotti told Real Madrid TV after the game. “Of course when he’s not there, we miss something.”
Lewandowski got his first goal in the 11th minute when his fierce effort was blocked by Courtois in the near post.
Madrid reacted through Fede Valverde, who hit the post from a distance, before Ansu Fati shoot wide after Eduardo Camavinga lose the ball.
Rudiger – who started the match at left-back, with David Alaba played at centre-back – advanced after 26 minutes, cut inside and shot past goal, before Raphinha opened the scoring shortly after on the other end.
Militao, in front of the Barca press, tried to make a risky pass inside the box, and the winger took advantage, one touch before hitting Thibaut Courtois with his left foot to score. second goal of the previous season.
Lewandowski had a close-range effort blocked by Alaba and Jordi Alba has been ordered to bring down Vinicius Junior at break before halftime break.
Barca coach Xavi Hernandez made five changes at half-time – introduction Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Lewandowski – while his counterpart Carlo Ancelotti brought in six new players including a new midfield Casemiro, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.
Asensio squandered a great opportunity to level the score in the 58th minute, shooting wide on target after conferring with Lucas Vazquez.
Another substitute, Franck Kessiewas denied by Courtois and Barcelona were unfortunately awarded a penalty after Alvaro Odriozola handled it inside the box.
Courtois was called into action again to save from Ousmane Dembele and Sergino Destand Mariano Diaz headed off the post in the final few minutes.
“In the second half we controlled the ball better,” said Ancelotti. “In the first half, we defended well, had few tackles but lacked a bit of quality. We saw that in the second half.”
