Barcelona are in their third consecutive Spanish Super Cup final after an impressive 2-0 win over Athletic Club in their semi-final in Jeddah.
Hansi Flick opted to start Gavi, who was in the line-up for only the fourth time since returning from an eleven-month injury. His participation paid off: he scored the opening goal after 17 minutes, firing in from close range after a cutback by Alejandro Balde.
Barcelona had a number of big chances to double their lead in the first half, but poor finishes from Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski left it at 1-0 at half-time. However, the second goal came eight minutes into the second half when Lamine Yamal scored on his return to the starting line-up after a three-week absence.
In the end, those two goals were enough for Barcelona, which will face Real Madrid or Mallorca in the final on Sunday. Flick will also be able to count on Dani Olmo and Pau Victor for that match after the Higher Sports Council (CSD) issued a precautionary measure hours before the semi-final.
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