ADN Barça Podcast con Mariana Guzmán y Alejandro Villegas

FC Barcelona 1-0 AC Milan: Comentario Postpartido

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Barça closes its US tour with a 1-0 win over Milan, but was the victory as convincing as the score suggests?

The episode begins by recapping Barça's 1-0 win over Milan, concluding their US tour with two wins and one loss. The hosts note the game was less physical than previous friendlies against Arsenal and Real Madrid. They break down the starting lineup, highlighting Xavi's mixed selection of starters and substitutes. Key players discussed include Iñaki Peña in goal, Ronald Araujo at right-back against Rafael Leao, and Marcos Alonso at left-back. Midfield analysis focuses on Oriol Romeu's strong preseason, Pedri González finding rhythm, and Fermín López earning a start after scoring against Real Madrid. In attack, Rafinha replaces the departing Ousmane Dembélé, with Ferran Torres and Abde also featuring. The hosts praise Abde's performance and his link-up with Alejandro Balde, suggesting it could be a fruitful partnership. Concerns are raised about Robert Lewandowski's lack of sharpness and the team's overall finishing, citing 18 shots with only 4 on target against Milan. The discussion shifts to absent players like Gavi and İlkay Gündoğan, with Gavi not playing any preseason minutes, casting doubt on his readiness for the season opener. Frankie de Jong's ball security and role are highlighted, alongside the potential midfield logjam with Romeu, de Jong, Gündoğan, and Pedri competing for spots. The episode covers second-half substitutions, including Sergiño Dest and Lamine Yamal, who had chances to score. It then addresses Ousmane Dembélé's transfer situation, revealing a private clause in his contract requiring Barça to be informed of his departure to maintain a €50m fee, with €25m going to his agent. The hosts reflect on a preseason that initially expected Lionel Messi and Dembélé but will now rely on Rafinha, Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Abde, and Ferran Torres. They mention the cancelled Juventus friendly due to health issues within the squad. The episode concludes with travel details from Las Vegas to Barcelona, involving 13-hour flights with stops, and a look ahead to the Gamper match and the La Liga opener against Getafe on August 13th.

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