“Barcelona” reached the final of the Spanish Super Cup, beating “Real Betis” on penalties (2-2, 4-2).

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Barcelona v Real Madrid, Spanish Super Cup Final / First Clasico of 2023

The formation led by Javi Hernández showed a good performance overall, but a lack of clarity in attack could have cost the Catalans.

Pedri opened the scoring in the 23rd minute after a great move, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

5 minutes before the break, Robert Lewandowski made it 1-0 in a phase where he was initially blocked by the opposition goalkeeper.

Sergio Busquets was brought on for Frenkie de Jong in the 63rd minute and the Spanish midfielder ticked off his 700th appearance for Barcelona.

The match slowed down in the second half, but Betis’ persistence paid off.

Nabil Fekir restored the tie in the 77th minute after a cross from Luis Enrique.

It was extra time when Ansu Fati put Barcelona ahead again with a great strike in the 93rd minute.

The same Luis Enrique decisively replaced Fekir Loren Moron, who made the score 2-2 (min. 101).

The Mexican Guardado was eliminated just before the shootout.

Ter Stegen saved Juanmi and William Carvalho from the penalty spot, thus the Catalans reach the final.

The last act of the competition will take place on Sunday, January 15. “Real” and “Barcelona” will fight for the trophy.