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Real Madrid 2 Barcelona 3: Neymar and Messi lead Valverde's men to ICC title

Barcelona claimed the International Champions Cup after prevailing 3-2 in a thrilling Classic encounter against bitter rivals Real Madrid.

The United States edition of the pre-season tournament went to Baca thanks to Lionel Mess, Ivan Rakitic and Gerard Pique in Miami on Saturday amid the growing uncertainty over Neymar's future at Camp Nou.

Gerard Pique restored Baca's lead in the 50th minute as Baca beat Manchester City to the ICC trophy, while Madrid ended the tournament without a victory.

Baca also fielded a strong line-up, Ernesto Valverde including Paris Saint-Germain target Neymar, Mess, Luis Suarez, Iniesta and Pique.

Out of sorts early, Madrid managed to halt Barcelona's momentum against the run of play after Kovacic arrowed a fierce shot past Jasper Cillessen in the 15th minute.

Neymar almost got in on the action following Suarez's run out wide but the Brazil international's shot went just wide of the post after his dizzying control to beat Raphael Varane.