2024 Spanish Supercopa Final: It’s Barcelona Vs Real Madrid
- As Xavi men down Osasuna 2-0 in Semi-final
- Madrid beat Atletico 5 – 3
BY VICTOR OSOWOCHI – A goal from Robert Lewandowski and another from teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal were enough for Barcelona to eliminate Osasuna in the semi-finals to set up a Clasico Español in the Supercopa final.
The match was played at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium had Barcelona taking the lead in the 59 minutes through their Polish striker, Lewandowski. But the goal was eventually confirmed after the VAR checked for a possible foul in favor of Osasuna.
Interestingly, the first quarter of the game saw both teams showing intensity going forward, but without much forcefulness.
With the referee adding four minutes to the match, first half substitute Yamal, who took over from injured Raphinha, scored in the 93rd minutes to wrap up matters for
In the 62nd minutes, Xavi made two substitutions for Barcelona with Sergi Roberto and Ferran Torres going off for Pedri and Joao Felix to take their places in the team.
With this victory, Barcelona will now face their eternal rivals, Real Madrid in the Super Cup Grand Final.
The Carlo Ancelotti-tutored side overcame Atletico Madrid in the capital derby where the Merengue club won in extra time with a score of 5-3 with a comeback included.
Both Barcelona and Real Madrid will be trading tackles for the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Both teams are not only the most popular and most followed teams in Spanish football, and they also have the most titles in this tournament.
Line-up – Osasuna
Herrera, Juan Cruz, David García, Aimar, Areso, Peña, Moi Gómez, Budimir, Arnaiz, Catena, Iker Muñoz.
Line-up – Barcelona
Iñaki Peña, Balde, Araujo, Ferran, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Christensen, Roberto, De Jong, Gundogan, Kounde
