Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao

Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal on January 8, 2025, with goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal.

First Goal
Gavi opened the scoring in the 17th minute. Pedri set up the goal with a pass to Alejandro Balde, who pulled the ball back across to Gavi. The midfielder slipped his shot through the legs of Unai Simon, Athletic Bilbao’s goalkeeper.

Second Goal
Lamine Yamal extended Barcelona’s lead in the 52nd minute. Gavi delivered a precise through pass to Yamal, who controlled the ball on the turn. He drove into the area and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot past Simon, showcasing his skill after recently recovering from an ankle injury.

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Match Highlights Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona started energetically, with Raphinha creating early chances. He attempted an acrobatic volley and forced Simon to parry a powerful free kick. Wojciech Szczesny, Barcelona’s goalkeeper, denied key attempts from Inaki Williams and Gorka Guruzeta. Athletic Bilbao pressed late in the game, but offside rulings nullified efforts by Oscar de Marcos and Inaki Williams. Barcelona maintained their clean sheet to secure the win.

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Post-Match Implications
This victory advanced Barcelona to their third consecutive Spanish Super Cup final. They will face the winner of the semifinal between Real Madrid and Mallorca.

The return of Lamine Yamal was a highlight, and his strong performance justified manager Hansi Flick’s decision to start him. The contributions of young talents, Gavi and Yamal, were key to this win for Barcelona.