Manchester City Fight Back to Earn Thrilling 3-3 Draw with Barcelona
Riyad Mahrez's Late Penalty Seals Point at Camp Nou
Julian Alvarez Nets First Goal for City in Preseason Clash
Manchester City displayed their resilience and attacking prowess on Wednesday as they battled back from a two-goal deficit to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw with Barcelona in an entertaining friendly at the iconic Camp Nou.
Argentinian forward Julian Alvarez, who joined City from River Plate this summer, opened the scoring for Pep Guardiola's side in the 21st minute. However, Barcelona responded quickly, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Frenkie de Jong turning the game on its head before halftime.
City continued to press forward in the second half, with Erling Haaland making his debut appearance for the club. The Norwegian starlet equalized in the 67th minute, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
In the dying moments of the game, Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen brought down Haaland in the penalty area. Riyad Mahrez stepped up and calmly converted the spot-kick to level the scores once more.
The result was a fair reflection of the encounter, with both teams showcasing their attacking qualities. Alvarez's goal was a positive sign for City, who will be hoping the young forward can continue to contribute throughout the season.
Manchester City's next preseason fixture is against Real Madrid on Saturday, August 27, at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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