NY Red Bulls vs Barcelona: Barcelona beat NY Red Bull 2-0 – Barcelona will continued their impressive showing in the pre-season as they got the better of NY Red Bulls in a comprehensive 2-0 win. The dominant win also them conclude their pre-season US tour as they prepare for the upcoming La Liga season. first half goal from Osumane Dembele was followed by a second half clinical finish from Dutchman Memphis Depay to set-up a 2-0 win. Daniel Edelman saw red for NY Red Bull with eight minutes remaining. Follow Barca Pre-Season friendlies 2022 LIVE updates and news with InsideSport.IN
Dembele scores in 40th minute to give Barca narrow advantage at half time
The first 45 minutes were thoroughly dominated by Barça, who had all of the possession and found it pretty easy to find spaces even against a five-man defense from the hosts. Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski were unplayable as a front three and somehow, someway Barça couldn’t score.
Lewandowski was clearly hungry to get his first goal as a Blaugrana and fired shots at will, but either missed the target or saw his efforts stopped by goalkeeper Carlos Miguel. Dembele and Raphinha also had their chances but the Red Bulls defense found a way to keep the ball from going in time and time again.
It took 40 minutes to finally break the deadlock, which came in beautiful fashion: a well-constructed counter-attack that finished with a perfect assist from Raphinha and a great finish by Dembele.
Depay puts Icing on the cake to round of successful Pre-Season
The final period followed a very similar script to the opening frame, with Barça completely on top and creating chance after chance without being able to find the back of the net. Lewandowski, Aubameyang, Ansu Fati and others had several opportunities but it was just one of those nights when the ball just wouldn’t go in.
With Barça still holding a narrow lead, and the game seemed headed for somewhat of a quiet finish. But Daniel Edelman was given a straight red card after a bad challenge on Pablo Torre, and Red Bulls were down to 10 men. That left the home team wide open, and Barça finally scored a second goal when Memphis Depay took advantage of a bad mistake by the Red Bulls defense and scored a tap-in to finish things off.
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NY Red Bulls vs Barcelona LIVE: NY Red Bulls team news
New York Red Bulls will be without the services of AJ Marcucci due to a shoulder problem, while head coach Struber will need to assess the fitness of his players following the clash with Orlando.
English midfielder Dru Yearwood is likely to come into the starting side, while there is also expected to be a role in the XI for 19-year-old Caden Clark.
The MLS outfit are likely to line up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Omir Fernandez and Patryk Klimala potentially being joined by 17-year-old Serge Ngoma in the final third.
Scottish midfielder Lewis Morgan, who has scored nine league goals this season, should also be in the XI for the Red Bulls.
BARCELONA TEAM NEWS
Ronald Araujo and Pedri were both rested against Juventus last time out, but the pair are expected to return to the starting XI on Saturday night.
Sergi Roberto is a doubt, though, with the Spaniard being withdrawn in the first half of the game with the Italian giants due to a knock, so Sergino Dest could feature at right-back.
Head coach Xavi will make changes to the side that started against the Old Lady, with Gavi, Raphinha and Ansu Fati potentially joining Araujo, Pedri and Dest in the starting side.
Lewandowski is yet to get off the mark for his new club but should again lead the attack, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Dembele likely to drop down to the bench.
NY Red Bulls vs Barcelona Predicted Starting Lineups
New York Red Bulls possible starting lineup:
Coronel; Edwards, Nealis, Long, Tolkin; Morgan, Yearwood; Clark, Fernandez, Ngoma; Klimala
Barcelona possible starting lineup:
Ter Stegen; Dest, Christensen, Araujo, Alba; Gavi, Busquets, Pedri; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Fati
NY Red Bulls vs Barcelona LIVE Streaming: When, where and how to watch NY Red Bulls vs Barcelona Live Streaming in India?
When will NY Red Bulls vs Barcelona be played? – Date
NYR vs BAR will be played on 31st July 2022
What time will NY Red Bulls vs Barcelona be played? Time
NYR vs BAR match will kick-off at 4:30 AM, IST
Where will NY Red Bulls vs Barcelona be played? – Venue
NYR vs BAR will be played at the Red Bull Arena
NY Red Bulls vs Barcelona Pre-Season friendlies Live Streaming & Live Telecast in India
For fans in India, the match between NY Red Bulls vs Barcelona, won’t be live telecasted or live streamed on any major Indian digital platform. The fans can also follow the action and match buzz through the team’s social media accounts.
