{"id":1353,"date":"2025-01-09T02:01:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T02:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldinfo.news\/?p=1353"},"modified":"2025-01-09T02:03:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T02:03:11","slug":"barcelona-secured-a-2-0-victory-over-athletic-bilbao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldinfo.news\/2025\/01\/09\/barcelona-secured-a-2-0-victory-over-athletic-bilbao\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

First Goal<\/strong>
\nGavi 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.<\/p>\n

Second Goal<\/strong>
\nLamine 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.<\/p>\n

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Photo: FC Barcelona Facebook<\/p><\/div>\n

Match Highlights Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao<\/strong>
\nBarcelona 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.<\/p>\n

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