AS Roma scored three goals in the second half to beat Barcelona 4-2 after trailing initially in the pre-season International Champions Cup football tournament here.
The Italian side equalised in the 35th minute when Stephen El Sharaarawy got a perfect pass from Justin Kluivert in the penalty area and converted.
Barcelona began the second half in style, with a 49th minute goal from their new Brazilian recruit Malcom.
Roma bounced back at after Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde made 10 substitutions to give a chance to young players.
Alessandro Florensi equalized in the 78th minute and Bryan Cristante made it 3-2 in the 83rd minute.
Diego Perotti sealed the match for Roma by scoring a penalty in the 86th minute.
Barcelona will play their last match of the friendly series on Saturday against AC Milan at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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