Barcelona and Arsenal rained goals down on the 70,000 spectators at California’s Sofi Stadium.The game ended with a 5-3 victory for Arsenal.

A game of dedication from both teams’ stars.On the Barcelona side, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres shone but could not save the defending La Liga champion’s face.After losing to MU, Mikel Arteta’s students played like a makeover, and Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Fabio Vieira, and Leandro Trossard’s brace helped the Gunners win jubilantly.

However, following the Barcelona manager game, Xavi admitted that Arsenal’s approach to the game surprised him.”I told Mikel at the end of the game that it felt like a Champions League game because Arsenal played with unusual intensity for a friendly,” Xavi said.I completely understand that everyone wants to win, but coming back is extremely difficult for us.”

“Our intensity doesn’t surprise me, their intensity does,” the former Barcelona player added.A friendly match this intense, with so many injuries, yellow cards, and clashes, is unusual.Overall, we believe it is a positive outcome.”

This game featured 34 fouls and four yellow cards.”Playing in front of 70,000 people helps create the atmosphere,” Arteta said after the game.They are all elite players who want to win.But, in the end, I think it was a little too much for a friendly, despite the fact that it was a good performance for the fans.”

It’s unclear whether Xavi is referring to Arsenal, who have just returned to the Champions League after a six-year absence.Arteta’s teachers and students have one more friendly game against Monaco on August 3.Arsenal players should take it easy as the new season approaches.