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Barcelona Beats Real Madrid in Cristiano Ronaldo's Absence for 2017 ICC Win

The first El Clasico on American soil lived up to the hype Saturday night as Barcelona downed Real Madrid 3-2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, thanks to a 50th-minute winner from Gerard Pique.

ESPN FC captured video of the go-ahead goal, which Neymar set up with a pinpoint feed on a set piece:

ESPN FC

ICYMI: Goal! Gerard Pique. 3-2 Barcelona. #ElClasico https://t.co/s6aWYw5LE5

Pique's tally also secured the 2017 International Champions Cup title for Barcelona.

Saturday's International Champions Cup finale could have been approached as any old glorified friendly, both Real Madrid and Barcelona competed like prized hardware was on the line.