Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in America! 08/04/2024 - 07:19 AM
Pau Victor was the star with a stunning double in Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in a friendly in the New York metropolitan area. The game, played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was interrupted by lightning that stopped play for more than an hour.Weather was a major factor in the lead-up to the match, with thunderstorms and rain dominating the scene at the stadium, which is set to host the 2026 World Cup final. The match started as planned but was stopped after just 11 minutes and 12 seconds due to a storm. Both players and fans sought shelter, and play resumed at 9:30 PM ET. The rain continued but caused no further delay, and the half-time interval was shortened by five minutes to make up for lost time.