Barcelona and Manchester City drew 3-3 in a friendly to raise money and awareness for the fight against ALS. More than 91,000 fans were at the Camp Nou for the match, with the proceeds going to help raise funds for research against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, an incurable neurodegenerative disorder. The honorary kick-off was taken by Juan Carlos Unzue, the former Barcelona goalkeeper and goalkeeping coach who has the disease and helped promote the friendly. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay scored for the hosts. Manchester City got goals from Julián Álvarez, Cole Palmer and Riyad Mahrez deep into stoppage time. Manchester City defender Luke Mbete had to be substituted late in the game after a clash of heads with Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen. Mbete had to be immobilized and carried out on a stretcher.
Manchester City Play 3-3 Draw Against Barcelona In Friendly To Help Fight ALS – In Pics
Barcelona and Manchester City drew 3-3 in a friendly to raise money and awareness for the fight against ALS. More than 91,000 fans were at the Camp Nou for the match, with the proceeds going to help raise funds for research against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, an incurable neurodegenerative disorder. The honorary kick-off was taken by Juan Carlos Unzue, the former Barcelona goalkeeper and goalkeeping coach who has the disease and helped promote the friendly. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay scored for the hosts. Manchester City got goals from Julián Álvarez, Cole Palmer and Riyad Mahrez deep into stoppage time. Manchester City defender Luke Mbete had to be substituted late in the game after a clash of heads with Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen. Mbete had to be immobilized and carried out on a stretcher.
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