Thu Jan 09 05:33:54 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona Advances to Spanish Super Cup Final After 2-0 Victory

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia –** Barcelona secured their place in the Spanish Super Cup final after a convincing 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the semi-final on Wednesday. Goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal sealed the win, ending Athletic Bilbao’s 15-game unbeaten streak.

Gavi, returning from a long-term injury, scored his first goal since October, expertly redirecting a pass from Alejandro Balde. Yamal, at just 17 years old, doubled the lead in the 52nd minute with a composed finish after a clever assist from Gavi. A late offside call denied Athletic Bilbao a consolation goal.

Barcelona, runners-up in the Spanish league, will face the winner of Thursday’s semi-final between Real Madrid and Mallorca in Sunday’s final. Yamal expressed a focus on winning the final regardless of their opponent. The Super Cup, now held in Saudi Arabia since a 2019 agreement, continues to be a lucrative tournament for the participating clubs and the Spanish football federation.

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