Both FC Barcelona goals were scored first by Gavi. The young attacking midfielder of the Catalans took a precise cross from the right side Baldé (1-0, 16th).
FC Barcelona then intensified its game without finding a solution to widen the gap against Bilbao determined to equalize.
Sparkling Yamal
After the half-time break, Hansi Flick’s charges did not let up. Catalan winger Lamine Yamal sealed the victory for the Catalans with a sumptuous strike, served by Gavi, who had already scored the first goal.
This achievement by Lamine Yamal was praised even by the Bilbao coach after his team’s defeat:
“Every time he has the ball we have to be vigilant, because he has a radar and sees everything, from far and up close. Technically, he is capable of doing everything“, he explained.
-Olmo will be able to play in the final
The Superior Sports Council authorized Dani Olmo and Víctor Pau, two suspended players, to temporarily rejoin the Catalan squad shortly before this first semi-final:
“We were on the bus when we received the information, and it was an explosion of joy. The whole club is very happy with this good decision“, said Catalan coach Hansi Flick.
Barça will therefore face the winner of the match between Real Madrid and Mallorca on Sunday, a highly anticipated second semi-final, scheduled for this Thursday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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