- Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored to secure FC Barcelona’s victory over Osasuna in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals. The last time the Blaugrana won with more than a single goal margin was in a Champions League match against Royal Antwerp in September (5-0). This achievement on Thursday halted an embarrassing streak for the Catalans that lasted for 20 matches
Lewandowski and Yamal help Barcelona end streak
FC Barcelona has several reasons to celebrate after Thursday’s Spanish Super Cup semifinal. Most notably, the team secured their spot in the final by defeating Osasuna with a 2-0 scoreline. The La Liga champions struggled to break through the Navarrese team’s defense, but success came after the break thanks to Robert Lewandowski. In the game’s added time, Lamine Yamal sealed the result with a play from the right flank.
The fans have additional reasons to rejoice, such as Pedri’s successful return from injury. The outcome itself is quite significant, though. In recent months, the Catalan Pride struggled with converting their opportunities into goals, impacting their dominance in matches. When the team did manage to win, it was often a strenuous effort. The last time the Blaugrana managed a multi-goal victory in any competition was in mid-September. At that time, they achieved a resounding 5-0 win at home against Royal Antwerp. Since then, Xavi’s squad played in 20 official matches. Finally, on Thursday, they broke through the unwelcome stretch of narrow outcomes.
In the shadow of their recent minor triumph, the players of FC Barcelona must quickly refocus their energies. The weekend brings with it the high stakes of El Clasico, where they’ll clash with their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, in a quest for silverware.
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