Manchester City’s winless run in this pre-season continues after the Premier League champions fell 4-1 on penalties to Barcelona following a 2-2 draw with the Spanish side in Orlando.
Pep Guardiola has watched his team lose 4-3 to Celtic and 3-2 to AC Milan, so would have been understandably concerned when Pau Victor put the Catalans ahead midway through the first half.
Even more cause for concern came when striker Erling Haaland went off injured, with Jack Grealish drawing CIty back on level terms on the hour mark.
Full back Alejandro Balde returned for Barcelona after a long-term injury lay-off, and was one of Barca’s four penalty takers who did not miss. Kalvin Phillips and Jacob Wright were unable to convert their spot kicks, handing Barca the win.
Next up for City is a friendly with Chelsea on Saturday while Barcelona will meet Real Madrid on Sunday.
Check out highlights of the friendly match below: