In order to participate in a fundraiser at Camp Nou for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) research, Barcelona and Manchester City both interrupted their respective season campaigns.
A thrilling 3-3 tie was played in front of the 91,962 spectators who had come to the stadium to support the former goalkeeper Juan Carlos Unzue.
🎥 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒
Barça 3-3 Manchester City
The fight against ALS won tonight 💚 pic.twitter.com/9bv34O4Kjl— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 25, 2022
Prior to goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Frenkie de Jong, Argentine attacker Julian Alvarez gave City the lead.
Cole Palmer then equalised for City almost immediately. Memphis Depay then put Barca back ahead, before Riyad Mahrez scored an injury-time penalty for City.
Honours even 💚
⚪️ 3-3 🔵 #ManCity | #TeamALS pic.twitter.com/ESHMRQPZLs
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 24, 2022
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What Did Juan Carlos Unzue Say After The Match?
Juan Carlos Unzué serves as a representative for those who have ALS and also – Fundación Luzón. The proceeds from the game will go to the organization and will be used in researching the disease.
Unzue was diagnosed with the progressive neurodegenerative disease two years ago. He stated he was proud to be able to raise such a large amount to fund research at the Luzon Foundation.
“It’s not easy to set up these games. Football can generate fantastic revenue, it unites people, today it has shown it,” he said.
“A year ago this was a dream and today it has come true thanks to Barça and City.”
A dream come true 💚#TeamALS pic.twitter.com/XOdA7vkkvN
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 25, 2022
❝This was a dream that has become a very successful reality❞ 💚
🗣 Juan Carlos Unzué pic.twitter.com/rd84lHc8wz
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 24, 2022
“I thank Barcelona and Man City first, I want to thank everyone who came here, everyone who bought a ticket, and everyone who donates.
“Everyone who is fighting against the disease,” Unzue added.
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