Barcelona beats Osasuna and will play Real Madrid for 2nd straight year in Spani
Updated On: 12 January, 2024 02:12 PM IST | Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | AP
There was a vivid atmosphere at the Riyadh stadium, with about 600 Osasuna fans in attendance after making the trip from Spain
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Barcelona`s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski greets the fans after the Spanish Super Cup semi-final football match between Barcelona and Osasuna at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh. Pic/AFP
Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-0 to set up a rematch of last year`s Super Cup final against Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia. Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored a goal each for the Catalan club, which last year won the title for its first trophy with coach Xavi Hernández and without Lionel Messi. Madrid reached Sunday`s final by defeating rival Atletico Madrid 5-3 in extra time on Wednesday.
Barcelona qualified for the Super Cup as the Spanish league champion a year ago. Osasuna qualified by making it to the Copa del Rey final last season, when it lost to Madrid. Barcelona beat Madrid 3-1 to lift the trophy last season, and another triumph this year would come in handy for the Catalan club as it arrived under pressure after a series of lackluster performances. It sits seven points behind Spanish league leaders Madrid and Girona at the competition`s halfway point.
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