Barcelona failed in their attempts to sign Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva this summer, but they will likely renew their efforts in the next transfer window.
Riyad Mahrez raises stakes in Erling Haaland battle plus more Man City moments missed vs Barcelona
25.08.2022 - 15:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City scored a late penalty to rescue a second successive 3-3 draw as their charity match in Barcelona ended in entertaining fashion.
City had taken the lead in fortunate circumstances - Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena dropping an overhit Sergio Gomez cross onto the grateful boot of Julian Alvarez one yard out - before they took a 2-1 lead thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Frenkie De Jong.
Cole Palmer tapped in a wonderful team move to level things again, but Memphis Depay looked to have won the game late on for the hosts. However, substitute Erling Haaland burst into the box, won a penalty, and Riyad Mahrez stepped up to ensure the scores were level on a night where over 91,000 packed into the famous Camp Nou for a cause far more important than any football game.
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Given there was an eventful 90 minutes of football, however, we've picked out four moments you may not have spotted:
Like on the opening Premier League fixture at West Ham, Erling Haaland's burst into the box was too much for the opposition, and a penalty was awarded. Unlike the West Ham game, Haaland did not take the spot kick, as Riyad Mahrez was on the pitch this time and emphatically fired the ball into the top corner.
Haaland's penalty at West Ham was equally as impressive, going in off the post, and led to suggestions that he could be the first-choice taker going forward. Pep Guardiola suggested before the season that Mahrez would continue in the role after his good form from the spot last season, and on this evidence, it seems he's in no mood to give those responsibilities up - even when Haaland is looking to take those
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