FC Barcelona's big revelation on the tour reappeared against Milan

If there is an investment that, for the moment, has been presented as a real bargain, it is that of the new sensation '9' of FC Barcelona, Pau Víctor. The player from San Cugat de Vallès has been one of the great surprises of the azulgrana team on the tour of the United States, demonstrating that his 20 goals in the last season 2023/24 with Barça Atlètic were not just a coincidence and that the €2.5 million invested this summer to bring him in are more than justified.

The former Girona player enjoyed a dream preseason tour with the Catalan team in 24/25, as he had an indirect impact in the three games he participated in. In the debut against Manchester City (2-2), he scored a goal; in the Clásico against Real Madrid (1-2), he scored a brace; and in the last match of this 'stage' in the United States, against AC Milan, he contributed with an assist.

Pau Víctor's performance against AC Milan

In that sense, in the match against the 'Rossoneri', the forward played for about 86 minutes, operating as a right winger, and once again proved to be very active in the Catalan team's attack. In fact, he managed to score the goal that at the time leveled the score at 2-2, towards the end of the first half, after receiving a magnificent backheel pass from Robert Lewandowski, which he didn't hesitate to slot home with a low shot between the legs of goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani. Unfortunately for him, it was later determined that he was offside after this action.

However, the striker also played a crucial role in the goal that leveled the score at 2-2, but this time as an assistant. The 'killer' provided a masterful pass to 'Lewy', with a delicate assist that found the Polish striker unmarked in the center of the box and allowed him to easily finish with his left foot to beat the resistance of the Milan team.

Which do you like better, the goal or the assist?
Pau Víctor → Robert Lewandowski pic.twitter.com/WF8BOECnno

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Above this, Pau Víctor's growth seems to have no limits, not only due to his direct contribution in statistical terms, but also because of the impressions he leaves on the field, beyond his obvious scoring ability. Not only does he show notable efficiency when it comes to finishing, but he also demonstrates his ability to participate in creating plays and make smart decisions. His practical style of play is accompanied by great tactical intelligence, making it clear that he can be a crucial alternative to strengthen the team's attack, not only in the short term, but also in the long term.