Neymar scored twice, Barca beat Juventus in ICC

While there are rumors of preparing to move to PSG, the Brazilian striker helped Barca beat Juventus with a score of 2-1.

Goals: Neymar 15', 26' - Chiellini 63'

Neymar scored the first goal when he combined with Paco Alcacer to penetrate the Juventus penalty area. While surrounded by three opposing players, the Brazilian striker managed to shoot with his right foot, sending the ball into the top corner, beating goalkeeper Buffon.

Compared to the first goal, Neymar's second goal was more personal. To double the gap, the 25-year-old star dribbled into the penalty area and soloed past five Juventus players before once again unleashing a powerful shot past Buffon.

Neymar still starts and scores for Barca, despite increasing transfer rumors. Photo: Reuters

Thanks to Neymar's double, Barca took an early advantage and went on to win. Juventus only managed a consolation goal thanks to center-back Giorgio Chiellini, who headed in a corner kick in the 63rd minute.

Messi also started in Barca's front three, alongside Neymar and Alcacer. It was M10 who sparked both goals from his Brazilian teammate. Unlike many matches last season, Messi played a bit deeper and acted more like a "conductor" midfielder.

For the first time leading Barca in a match, new coach Ernesto Valverde used the 4-3-3 formation like many of his predecessors. The 53-year-old coach also put on the field many young players such as Carlos Alena, Marlon, Adrian Ortola, Sergi Samper. New signing Nelson Semedo appeared from the beginning of the second half.

Barca won in the new coach's debut match.

Due to the nature of the friendly, Barca and Juventus have no restrictions on substitutions. Both teams made 11 substitutions after the break to test the maximum number of members present.

A large part of Juventus' key players only entered the field in the second half, including Higuain, Chiellini, Dybala, Cuadrado and Pjanic. This was also the half in which the "Old Lady" reduced the score to 1-2.

After having to sell Bonucci to AC Milan, coach Allegri put Benatia in the center back position with Barzagli in the first half. The two players made many mistakes and allowed Neymar to score two goals in just 11 minutes.

After the win over Juventus, Barca have two more ICC matches against Man Utd and Real Madrid. In early August, the Catalan team will return to Europe for more friendly matches before competing in the Spanish Super Cup with Real.

According to VNE