Here are all the things you need to know for Barcelona vs. Leicester City including previews, projected lineups, and live stream links.
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The Foxes were outclassed by the Spanish champions in the first half at the Friends Arena, falling three goals behind and facing another heavy pre-season defeat.
Premier League champions Leicester City could strengthen their squad further before the transfer window closes at the end of August, manager Claudio Ranieri has said.
Barcelona had an opening of their own four minutes later when Lionel Messi teed up Munir El-Haddadi in the box, but the youngster blazed over the crossbar.
Messi remained in control from the centre of the pitch as Leicester struggled to defend their territory.
This seem to have boosted the morale of Luis Enrique’s boys just as Luis Suarez doubled their advantage eight minutes later.
The Nigerian worldwide then cut the deficit to a single goal midway through the second half by rifling in a shot into the roof of the net.
Leicester City tried pulling one back, but it was Barcelona who scored the final goal.
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The resulting ball was squared for Musa, who fired high into the goal for his second of the match.
Barca were now lethargic as the English team penetrated, with the result in danger for the leaders. However, the Spaniards were happy to sit deeper and play their typical brand of possession football.
It is hard not to feel as though the departure of N’Golo Kante to Chelsea and seemingly inevitable sale of Riyad Mahrez to Arsenal has seriously weakened Leicester and they could hardly ask for a tougher fixture than Barcelona on Wednesday.
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Argentine maestro Lionel Messi showed no signs of off season rustiness, as he led Barcelona to a 4-2 win over Leicester City.
