Barcelona qualified for the Spanish Super Cup final, after doing enough to beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in the semi-final match in Saudi Arabia.
Hansi Flick’s side have endured a winless run in La Liga since early December, but returned to action in 2025 with a Copa del Rey victory over lower-league Barbastro over the weekend and have now enjoyed a huge victory over Athletic Club.
Javi broke the deadlock during the first quarter of the match in Jeddah, finishing off a stunning goal by tapping in a cross from Alejandro Balde.
Although both teams had more chances, it was only in the early stages of the second half that Lamin Yamal doubled Barcelona’s lead. The teenager expertly received a pass from Gavi on the turn, before missing the chance past Unai Simon at the near post.
Athletic Club put the ball into the net twice late, first by substitute Oscar de Marcos, then by captain Inaki Williams, but both efforts were ruled out for offside.
The Catalan team will face Real Madrid or Mallorca in the final on Sunday.
*Ratings provided by Fotmob*
|
player |
classification |
|---|---|
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Goalkeeper: Unai Simon |
7.4/10 |
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Right-back: Inigo Leko |
5.6/10 |
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Midfielder: Daniel Vivian |
6.8/10 |
|
Midfielder: Aitor Paredes |
5.0/10 |
|
LB: Yuri Pershish |
7.1/10 |
|
CM: Peanut Prados |
6.4/10 |
|
CM: Mikel Georgezar |
6.4/10 |
|
RM: Inaki Williams (c) |
6.4/10 |
|
AM: Unai Gomez |
6.2/10 |
|
LM: Alex Berenger |
6.5/10 |
|
ST: Gorkha Gorozeta |
6.2/10 |
|
Sub: Oscar De Marcos (63′ for Leko) |
6.3/10 |
|
Substitute: Mikel Vesga (63′ for Prados) |
6.3/10 |
|
Sub: Neco Williams (63′ for Gorozeta) |
6.2/10 |
|
Substitute: Nico Serrano (73′ for Beringer) |
6.1/10 |
|
Substitute: Alvaro Gallo (80′ for Gomez) |
5.9/10 |
Subs not used: Julen Aguirzabala (goalkeeper), Adama Boero, Unai Nunez, Yeray Alvarez, Ander Herrera, Inigo Ruiz de Gallarita.
*Ratings provided by Fotmob*
|
player |
classification |
|---|---|
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Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczesny |
8.8/10 |
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RB: Jules Condé |
7.5/10 |
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Playmaker: Pau Kuparsi |
7.4/10 |
|
Midfielder: Inigo Martinez |
6.9/10 |
|
LB: Alejandro Balde |
8.2/10 |
|
CM: Mark Casado |
7.7/10 |
|
CM: Pedri |
7.6/10 |
|
RM: Lamin Yamal |
8.3/10 |
|
AM: Javi |
8.5/10 |
|
LM: Rafinha (c) |
7.6/10 |
|
ST: Robert Lewandowski |
6.2/10 |
|
Substitute: Fermin Lopez (63′ for Yamal) |
6.2/10 |
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Substitute: Frenkie de Jong (73′ to Pedri) |
6.3/10 |
|
Substitute: Ferran Torres (73′ for Lewandowski) |
6.5/10 |
|
Substitute: Eric Garcia (83′ for Casado) |
nothing |
|
Sub: Gerard Martin (83′ for Baldy) |
nothing |
Subs not used: Iñaki Pena (goalkeeper), Ander Astralaga (goalkeeper), Ronald Araujo, Hector Forte, Pablo Torre, Antonio Fernandez.