FULL TIME, Real Betis 2-2 Barcelona (2-4 pens)Barca went through through Ter Stegen, who shone in the shootout and saved two penalties. Pedri scored the last for Barca, who moved on and will face Real Madrid for the title on Sunday.
PENALTY SHOT: BARCELONA WINS 4-2 ON PENALTIES!
FULL TIME, Real Betis 2-2 Barcelona (AET): After an exciting bonus period, we go to a penalty shootout. Oh dear.
118′ RED CARD! Guardado is sent off for Betis after receiving two yellow cards in extra time and Betis will be reduced to 10 for the final seconds of the bonus period.
GOAL, Real Betis 2-2 Barcelona (Loren 101′): Betis equalize. Luiz Henrique plays a one-two inside the box and puts it to Loren Morón who scores a nice backheel between the legs of Ronald Araujo to make it 2-2.
GOLAZO!!! Real Betis 1-2 Barcelona (Fati 93′): BARÇA TAKES THE ADVANCE AGAIN!!! Marcos Alonso sends a free kick into the box, William Carvalho directs it to the edge of the box and Ansu Fati fires a SPECTACULAR volley with his left foot to find the corner and put the Blaugrana ahead! WHAT PURPOSE!!!
KICK-OFF IN EXTENSION! Real Betis 1-1 Barcelona: We are on our way to the bonus period.
FULL TIME, Real Betis 1-1 Barcelona: And we’re going into overtime. unfortunately.
81′ GOAL NOT ALLOWED! Lewandowski gets his second of the night and makes it 2-1 for Barca, but Ferran Torres was offside in the build-up and Barca have a second goal ruled out of the night.
GOAL, Real Betis 1-1 Barcelona (Fekir 77′): Betis equalize. Barça can’t clear their lines at the entrance to the area and the ball finds Nabil Fekir all alone at the far post and the Frenchman sends it back to goal.
KICK-OFF FOR THE SECOND HALF! Real Betis 0-1 Barcelona: Return in progress to Riyadh!
HALF-TIME, Real Betis 0-1 Barcelona: Barca started well but struggled with the final ball, and Betis had little possession but were a threat pretty much every time they attacked and forced Marc-Andre ter Stegen into big saves. But Barça returns to the break in the lead, and the second half promises to be fun.
AIM!!! Real Betis 0-1 Barcelona (Lewandowski 40′): THIS ONE COUNTS!!! Barca launch a quick counterattack as Pedri sends a long ball to Ousmane Dembélé who beats Ruibal and finds Lewandowski in the box, and after his first shot is blocked by Luiz Pelipe the ball finds the post and he finally finds the net !
23′ GOAL NOT ALLOWED! Barça take the lead with a very fine volley from Pedri in the box, but Raphinha was slightly offside in the build-up and the goal was canceled by VAR.
To start up! Real Betis 0-0 Barcelona: And we’re on our way to Riyadh!
WELCOME TO KING FAHD STADIUM!!! This beautiful arena in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the site of the 2023 Spanish Super Cup, and they are hosting the second semi-final between Real Betis and Barcelona, who come into this one at the looking for their first trophy of the season. The Blaugrana could set up a huge The classic against Real Madrid for the title, but first they have to get past an excellent Betis side that are motivated and hungry for their own trophy. It should be fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment on all the action. vamos!
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Waiting lines
BARCELONA
Starting XI: Ter Stegen; Roberto, Koundé, Araujo, Alba; Gavi, De Jong, Pedri; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Dembele (4-3-3)
Substitutes: Peña (GK), Tenas (GK), Christensen, Eric, Alonso, Balde, Busquets, Kessie, Ferran, Fati, Memphis
TRUE BETIS
Starting XI: well done; Ruibal, Pezzella, Felipe, Miranda; Rodríguez, Canales; Henrique, Rodri, Fekir; Iglesias (4-2-3-1)
Substitutes: Silva (GK), Martín (GK), González, Ruiz, Sabaly, Montoya, Carvalho, Akouokou, Guardado, Camarasa, Juanmi, Joaquin, Loren, José
MATCH INFO
Competition/Tour2023 Spanish Super Cup, semi-final 2
Date hour: Thursday, January 12, 2023, 8 p.m. CET/WAT (Barcelona and Nigeria), 7 p.m. GMT (UK), 2 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. PT (USA), 12:30 a.m. IST (India, Friday)
LocationAddress: King Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Arbitrator: Carlos del Cerro Grande
VAR: Ignacio Iglesias Villanueva
HOW TO WATCH
On TV: ESPN2 (USA), BT Sport 2 (UK), Startimes World Football (Nigeria), others
Online: ESPN+ (US), BTSport.com (UK), others
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