Barcelona is the first finalist of the 2025 Supercopa de España after defeating Athletic Club 2-0. The goals were scored by Gavi and Lamine Yamal.
The Barcelona team became the first finalist of the 2025 Supercopa de España by defeating Athletic Club 2-0. Now, the Blaugranas are waiting to find out who their opponent in the final will be, with that decision to be made after today’s match between Real Madrid and Mallorca.
Barcelona started the match strong
The game at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, began well for the Catalan side, with two dangerous chances: one from a shot by Raphinha that went over the bar and another from a free-kick by the Brazilian that was saved by the goalkeeper. It was clear that Barcelona was on the hunt for a goal.
It was in the 17th minute when Gavi opened the scoring. After a through ball into the box by Pedri to Alejandro Balde, the left-back sent a cross that Gavi met, calmly tapping it in with his left foot as the ball went between the goalkeeper’s legs.
Lamine Yamal scored the second
At the start of the second half, Barcelona continued to pressure Athletic, which resulted in a second goal in the 52nd minute. In the midfield, Gavi assisted Lamine Yamal, who skillfully turned to control the ball, which had been slightly behind him. He then entered the box and finished with a great shot to the near post, beating the goalkeeper’s attempt to close him down.
With the score at 2-0, both teams still had chances, and even Athletic managed to score, but the goal was ruled out for a previous foul. Ultimately, the final whistle confirmed Barcelona’s passage to the Supercopa de España final.
