✍️ Match summary
Barcelona started the game in style, keeping possession most of the time and only allowing Inter Miami to break away a few times.
The Catalans' dominance converted into three well-deserved first-half goals. Barca looked unstoppable and very unpredictable in attack thanks to a number of creative players upfront – including new ones.
Things changed after the break when Xavi's assistant coach put a fully-rotated XI for the final stretch of the game. There was more disconnection between the players and the quality of chance creation was a level below what we saw in the first half.
However, individual brilliance secured Barca more goals in the second half. Memphis' and Dembele's technique were something else as the two forwards put on a great show to assure Blaugrana rout the opposition.
🏁 FULL TIME. Inter Miami 0-6 Barcelona!
🔄 83' Marc Casado, who seemingly impressed Xavi against Olot, is on too! Abde - arguably the worst performer tonight - off.
🔄 78' Collado has replaced Dembele.
💭 76' "At least Memphis has natural skill to redeem himself in certain situations, Abde keeps making the same mistakes he always does. He's been doing it for a year now."
⚽️ 70' GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! DEMBELE WITH A BEAUTY NOW!
The Frenchman went on a long-distance run and made a smart pause before shooting from outside the box.
⚽️ 68' GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! MEMPHIS WITH A FANTASTIC MOVE TO SET HIMSELF UP FOR A GOAL!
"Was literally about to type a comment about Memphis not being ideal for this team anymore, then he does that lmao. Sick turn!"
📝 63' The second half clearly not as entertaining as the first one. The creativity upfront is less impressive and there are more mistakes in passing than in the first 45 minutes.
🚨 58' Memphis should've done better here. Receives a golden opportunity to extend the lead after Gavi's pass into the box – shoots it too high.
"100% goal with Lewandowski."
"Memphis got too close to Higuain today."
⚽️ 55' GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! GAVI FINDS THE NET! Memphis with a brilliant assist from a corner!
"Corner taken quickly….Gavi!"
"World-class training ground routine."
👀 51' Frenkie playing as a centre-back, by the way.
📝 49' The new eleven seems more disconnected than the first one, although there are fewer new players here.
🔥 SECOND HALF!
🔄 The whole new eleven is on ahead of the second half!
13. Iñaki Peña
4. R. Araujo
5. Sergio
7. O. Dembélé
9. Memphis
18. Jordi Alba
20. S. Roberto
21. F. De Jong
26. Pablo Torre
27. Ez Abde
30. Gavi
💭 "I hope the second-half subs come in to play like the first half players did. In my opinion all the first half players played not only like they want a spot on this team, but a spot on the starting XI."
📊 Here is how our newcomers have fared so far!
Raphinha. A goal and 2 assists to his name. He has been involved in every goal so far! Technically gifted, smart, clinical – he looks just perfect.
Christensen. Sent a few accurate long balls, denied Higuain with a great tackle. Impressive.
Kessie. Worked really hard, fought for every ball and made a few splendid runs to create chances for himself and his teammates. We're impressed.
⏱ Half time! Barca looking unstoppable in attack! It's 3-0 and our new signings are something else.
⚽️ 41' GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! WHAT A FINISH FROM ANSU FATI!
A great combination in the central area leads to Raphinha setting Ansu up for a marvellous volley past Miami’s keeper.
"Holy fu**ing shit Fati what a finish. We have him and Lewandowski in the same team loooool such a cheat code."
"His shot quality reminds me of Eto'o."
👏 34' Kessie is simply unstoppable tonight.
"Kessie only has one gear, and that’s the highest one; the lad’s absolutely everywhere!"
"Frank Kessie recovering every single ball on the pitch and getting forward. Love to see it."
👀 29' Lewy watching the action from the stands.
⚽️ 25' WHAT A GOAL FROM RAPHINHA! The Brazilian reacts to Balde's floated cross with a volley as the ball finds the far corner! Just wow!
"What a start for Raphinha! A goal and an assist in his first 25 minutes as a Barca player. Baller."
"Told y’all he’s got goals! That was a lovely finish by Raphinha, made it look so easy!"
⚽️ 18' GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! Auba makes it 1-0! Raphinha with the assist already!
Great team play between Kessie, Raphinha, Pedri and Auba who beats the goalie with a smart chip from close range!
"Raphinha is reminding me of Neymar's first season, clumsy yet so involved."
"Can't lie, Raphinha looks really good in terms of creating space."
🚨 14' Auba comes very close to scoring here as he tries a one-touch finish following Kessie's another great run! Pedri was the one to launch the attack with a brilliant pass for the Ivorian.
"Great play, Nico pulled the strings there and Kessie likes to link up in the box."
"Kessie, the man of the first 15 minutes."
👏 9' Christensen's first defensive action of his debut is a positive one as he denies Higuain with a top-notch sliding tackle!
"Higuain got past dest like it was nothing, and people want dest as our starter right-back."
🚨 5' That was a nice attempt from Eric Garcia whose header almost leads to a goal after Raphinha's cross! Raphinha switching from right to left and vice versa, interesting to see.
"Ok the team looks VERY good considering Miami are in the middle of their season. Only thing not sharp is the finishing."
🚨 3' Barca's first shot on target comes from Franck Kessie who receives the ball from Pedri inside the box but sends the ball right into the goalie's hands!
"Kessie is fantastic. How on earth did we get him for free?"
🔥 LET'S GO! The first half is on!
💭 "A sold out stadium here at DRV PNK. Genuinely a great thing to see."
🤗 Busi enjoying some time with ex-Real Madrid star Higuain ahead of the game.
🇵🇱 Robert Lewandowski has completed his individual training session ahead of the game he won't take part in.
😮 Kieran Gibbs, DeAndre Yedlin and, of course, Gonzalo Higuain are the names you could know well among Inter Miami players. Also, David Beckham's son Romeo is here on the bench!
👀 Andreas Christensen and Raphinha are making their unofficial Barca debuts today!
👉 Our lineup: Ter Stegen; Dest, Garcia, Christensen, Balde; Kessie, Nico, Pedri; Raphinha, Aubameyang, Ansu Fati.
👋 Hello everyone! We're glad to be with you tonight, covering Barca's friendly match against Inter Miami that kicks off at 02:00 CET.
