Barcelona in the Super Cup final with the strength of Ter Stegen’s goalkeeping wizard when the penalty was decided in the second semi-final as well. After scoring a goal each in the first 90 minutes and drawing 2-2 in extra time, the Barca keeper was the hero of the game as Real Betis defied expectations in a long game that went to a penalty shootout.
Robert Lewandowski was the first to score for Barca in a game filled with both goals, thrilling the gallery with impossible saves. As the ball reached the net with an easy touch, Barca intensified the attack by doubling the excitement. Real Betis struck back in the last minutes, shocking the Barca line that was full of opponents many times. It was Nabeel Fakir who hit the net after a beautiful move. Teenager Anzu Fati gave Barca the lead again with a spectacular shot into the right eye in extra time. However, Laurent Moron brought Real Betis back together soon after.
In the long game leading up to the shootout, Betis’ shots from Juanmi and William Carvalho flew past Ter Stegen. Pedri scored the decisive fourth shot to bring Barca into the title race.
Barcelona’s opponent in the final is Real Madrid. Real also got a ticket to the final after beating Valencia in the penalty shootout. Benzema netted for Real.
Barça literally had the upper hand as Ousmane Dembele and Anzu Fati filled the front with Lewandowski returning from a one-game ban. However, the Betis goalie Claudio Bravo, who was unable to see the target and had impossible flexibility in front of the net, extended the game to a shootout. The 30-year-old Ter Stegen took over the role in the shootout if Betis was the goalie until the end of extra time. The first shots hit both nets, but Ter Stegen blocked two in a row and the game was decided.
Meanwhile, more than one goal got stuck in ‘Warri’ and was also disappointed. Many of Fatty’s beautiful moves are a sign of confidence that the star’s presence will bring to the team in the days to come. As the youngster flew forward with an eye and touch on every touch, Betis’ net seemed to be shaken at any moment. It was also remarkable that Barça did not miss a single shot in the shootout.
