A standout Pau Víctor, with a double, was the star in Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in a friendly match held in the New York metropolitan area. The game, played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was interrupted by a lightning storm that halted play for over an hour.

The weather was a major factor in the lead-up to the match, with storms and rain dominating the scene at the stadium, which is set to host the 2026 World Cup final. The match commenced as planned but was stopped after just 11 minutes and 12 seconds due to the storm. Both players and fans sought shelter, and the game resumed at 9:30 PM ET. The rain persisted but did not cause further delays, and the halftime break was shortened to five minutes to make up for lost time.

Aside from the weather-related drama, Barcelona extended its winning streak in friendly matches against Real Madrid in the U.S. This victory marks the fourth consecutive win for Barcelona in these fixtures, following previous victories in Miami (3-2 in 2017), Las Vegas (1-0 in 2022), and Dallas (3-0 in 2023).

Hansi Flick secured his first classic victory as Barcelona's manager, and Pau Víctor, who has been a revelation this preseason, scored both goals for the Blaugrana. Víctor now has three goals on this tour, having previously been named the best player in matches against Manchester City.

Both teams came into the match with significant absences, including Kylian Mbappé for Madrid and Lamine Yamal for Barcelona, due to their participation in the Euro 2024, Copa América, the Olympics, and various injuries.