Barcelona emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Supercopa de España semi-final at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. The Catalans put on a dominant display, securing their spot in the final with goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal.
The match kicked off with Barcelona controlling possession and applying early pressure on Athletic Bilbao. Raphinha came close to scoring within the first 10 minutes, testing Athletic’s goalkeeper with a clever free-kick attempt. However, it was Gavi who opened the scoring in the 17th minute, finishing off a beautiful team move orchestrated by Casado, Martínez, Balde, and Pedri.
Athletic Bilbao fought back in the latter stages of the first half, creating chances through Inaki Williams. Despite their efforts, Barcelona held onto their lead going into halftime.
The second half saw Barcelona extend their lead with a spectacular goal from Lamine Yamal. After a turnover in Athletic’s half, Gavi delivered a perfect pass to Yamal, who showcased his skill with a sublime finish past the goalkeeper.
Athletic Bilbao tried to claw their way back into the game, finding the net twice through Óscar De Marcos and Inaki Williams. However, both goals were ruled out after VAR reviews, leaving them unable to equalize.
With the win, Barcelona now awaits the winner of the semi-final clash between Real Madrid and Real Mallorca. Should Real Madrid emerge victorious, fans can look forward to another thrilling El Clásico in the final showdown in Saudi Arabia.
Overall, Barcelona’s impressive performance against Athletic Bilbao sets the stage for an exciting final in the Supercopa de España, with the potential for another classic El Clásico matchup on the horizon.
