Barcelona came out on top in the battle of the League champions as Luis Suarez & co. defeated Leicester City 4-2 in Stockholm.
The Catalans dominated the first half as expected and were up 3-0 by half time with two goals from Munir on either side of a Suarez goal. It seemed as if Leicester would suffer a heavier defeat than the one against PSG, but the Foxes came back swinging in the second half and managed to pull back two goals, courtesy of Ahmed Musa. The 42,879 in attendance at the Friends Arena were treated to some very exciting football as both teams looked equally threatening, but as the Foxes looked to pull off a comeback against the La Liga champions, substitute Rafa Mujica netted a fourth for Barcelona late in the game to kill all hopes.
The Barcelona manager was extremely happy with his side’s win, but insisted that the priority was to get his men back into peak physical condition. Speaking about his opponents Leicester, he said “Leicester City were the big surprise in football last season. We played very well in the first half by not giving them any space. In the second half they made two top class moves and scored two goals out of them.” He reserved special praise for his two goal hero Munir, saying “I have every confidence in him. He is a young and enthusiastic player. He never stops working and always delivers.” [via fcbarcelona.com]
It appears @LCFC have got another belting signing in Musa. 2 cracking goals against @FCBarcelona
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 3, 2016
Musa looks like a great signing for Leicester, really impressive against Barcelona tonight. Can’t wait to sign him for £50million in 2017.
— Chelsea HQ (@Chelsea_HQ) August 3, 2016
In Musa and Vardy, @LCFC might just have the quickest pair of strikers in the history of football.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 3, 2016
Musa looks a real handful. #LCFC pic.twitter.com/XrqNBjwYiZ
— Arsène’s Son (@hughwizzy) August 3, 2016
That was some goal by Musa. Dude might be faster than Vardy.
— BarcaBlaugranes (@BlaugranesBarca) August 3, 2016
MUSA PREMIER LEAGUE GOLDEN BOOT GET IT ON NOWWWWW
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) August 3, 2016
45’ Barcelona 3-0 Leicester
46’ Ahmed Musa comes on
47’ Ahmed Musa scores (3-1)
64’ Ahmed Musa scores (3-2) pic.twitter.com/yBX3vEVRBB— Squawka Football (@Squawka) August 3, 2016
Musa looks a class signing for Leicester. Yeah it’s “only pre-season” but it’s still Barca. Two great goals.
— Joel (@_lfcjoel) August 3, 2016
Great run Ahmed Musa. Left the Barca defence for dust.
— Ryan Hubbard (@Ryan_Hubbard) August 3, 2016
Suarez is undoubtedly the best striker in the world.
— LFC Dale… #JFT96 (@LFCynwa04) August 3, 2016
messi you stole my hair bro
— Marcus Butler (@MarcusButler) August 3, 2016
i remember when messi dyed his hair and they asked me what i thought i was like i love it and they said ‘whatever he does you’re gonna love”
— – (@griziswork) August 4, 2016
“Messi the quarterback” – commentator on Antena 3 just now. Apt.
— Ben Hayward (@bghayward) August 3, 2016
Messi and his nutmegs
(Via: @3FLnQe )pic.twitter.com/8AC6h0UgTz— Troll Football Media (@Troll__Footbal) August 3, 2016
A fan tried to get a hug from the Barcelona legend, but..
This man really wanted to meet Lionel Messi.
Messi’s security really did not want him to. ⛔️ (h/t @MattHoltTips) pic.twitter.com/N9Y5zS03rj
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) August 3, 2016
Munir is making my pressure rise….and it’s just a friendly. In an actual game, he is going to give me a full on heart attack.
— THAT CULÉ NAMED NAZ (@FCNazalona) August 3, 2016
