Rising Barcelona star Pau Victor took center stage with an impressive 12-minute brace, leading his team to a 2-0 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid and earning the MVP award for the match.
The game at MetLife Stadium was briefly halted due to lightning and heavy rain.
After a 70-minute delay, play resumed to the relief of over 80,000 fans and millions of viewers worldwide.
Despite the interruption, Real Madrid struggled to regain their rhythm, while Barcelona capitalized with Robert Lewandowski and Pau Victor combining effectively inside the box.
Alex Valle delivered a precise cross, which Lewandowski headed down for Pau Victor to score from close range, giving Barcelona the lead in the 42nd minute.
After halftime, Pau Victor nearly doubled his tally with a powerful shot saved by Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois.
Soon after, Lewandowski assisted Pau Victor again with a well-placed pass from Valle, allowing Pau Victor to net his second goal by slipping between Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao.
Real Madrid’s Nico Paz created a tense finish by scoring a header with eight minutes remaining.
However, after nearly three hours of play, Barcelona emerged victorious, with Hansi Flick celebrating a successful first Clasico as Barcelona’s manager.
