Wed Jan 08 18:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona Cruise into Supercopa Final Thanks to Gavi and Yamal

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia** – Barcelona secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Athletic Club in the Supercopa de Espana semi-final on Wednesday, booking their place in the final thanks to goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal. The La Masia graduates combined brilliantly to overcome a frustratingly ineffective performance from forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.

Gavi opened the scoring, finishing off a flowing move started by Raphinha, who had earlier missed a golden opportunity. The young midfielder then turned provider in the second half, setting up the 17-year-old Yamal for a composed finish, doubling Barcelona’s lead on his return from injury. Athletic Club pushed for a comeback, but saw two goals disallowed for offside and were thwarted by Barcelona’s resolute defence and the sharp reflexes of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

Despite missed chances from both Raphinha and Yamal, Barcelona’s midfield dominance and clinical finishing from their young stars proved decisive. They will now face either Real Madrid or Mallorca in the final on [Insert Date].

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