Highlights: Barca brush aside Sundowns in friendly
Lionel Messi played 16 minutes as Barcelona cruised to a 3-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nelson Mandela Centenary Cup in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi played 16 minutes as Barcelona cruised to a 3-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nelson Mandela Centenary Cup in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Barcelona claimed a 3-1 victory against Mamelodi Sundowns to clinch the Nelson Mandela Centenary Cup at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Tonight, Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Barcelona and the game will provide the Downs players with the opportunity to test themselves against the world’s best, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Barcelona have named a star-studded squad to face Mamelodi Sundowns which will include the likes of Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez to mention a few on Wednesday evening at the FNB Stadium.
Coming up against a star-studded Barcelona outfit won’t be an easy feat, but PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns can only do themselves proud regardless of the result, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Doubt has been cast on whether five-time Ballon’Dor winner Lionel Messi will be among the players in the Barcelona squad which will do duty against Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday.
Pitso Mosimane says Mamelodi Sundowns’ clash against Barcelona will serve as an indication of the difference in standard between the Absa Premiership and La Liga.
Barcelona’s attempt to go a full La Liga season unbeaten ended in their final away game at Levante but Sergio Busquets held his head high.
Mamelodi Sundowns forward Percy Tau says he is relishing the chance to play against Spanish champions Barcelona in a club friendly at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday.
Mamelodi Sundowns president Patrice Motsepe has approved extra spending on security ahead of their match against La Liga Champions Barcelona.