Michael Owen scored a 76th-minute winner as Manchester United beat European champions Barcelona 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Washington DC.
In front of nearly 82,000 fans Nani put United ahead in the 22nd minute.
Barcelona, without Lionel Messi, equalised in the 70th minute with a stunning strike from Thiago Alcantara.
Owen latched on to a pass from Tom Cleverley to score the winner as United end their North American tour win five wins out of five.
Owen Tweeted after the game: "As normal with Barca, opposing striker hardly gets a touch! That was the case today! Thankfully I scored but I missed a sitter late on too."
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