At 3 a.m. Beijing time on January 13, the second semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup was played in Saudi Arabia, with Barcelona playing Real Betis. In the first half, Dembele assisted Lewandowski's goal; In the second half, Fekir equalized and the two teams tied 1-1 after 90 minutes. Going into extra time, Fati took another lead for Barca, but the tenacious Betis equalized again by Moron, and Guardado left the game red in extra time. In the penalty shootout, Barca hit all 4 free throws and ter Stegen saved two penalties. In the end, Barca defeated Real Betis 6-4 on penalties to reach the final of the Spanish Super Cup, where they will compete with Real Madrid.
In the first Spanish Super League Cup semi-final yesterday, Real Madrid eliminated Valencia on penalties to advance to the final.
In the 40th minute, Pedri took a long pass to the left, Dembele received the ball and sent a cross in front of the box, Lewandowski on the right received the ball and was tackled by the defender, and after the ball bounced, the Polish rushed to score the ball before the goalkeeper, Barca led Betis 1-0.
In the 77th minute, Betis crossed from the left in front, Enrique in the middle of the box stopped the ball and feigned a shot, dangled two Barca defenders and crossed low to the right, Fekir caught up with the volley to score, Betis 1-1 Barca.
After 90 minutes, the two teams did not win or lose, and the game went into extra time. In the 93rd minute, Barca drove a free kick from the right side of the field into the box, Betis defenders were not far away, and Fati met the ball with a volley to score, Barca led Betis 2-1.
In the 101st minute, Betis equalized again, Enrique hit the wall with his teammates in front and then went to the right side of the box, he received the ball and swept in front of the goal, Moron stopped the ball in front of the post and scored with his heel, Betis 2-2 Barca.
In the 119th minute, Guardado was sent off for his second yellow card after tackling Kessie, who was holding the ball from behind, leaving Betis with only 10 men left.
After 120 minutes, the two teams were tied 2-2 and the game went to a penalty shootout. In the penalty shootout, Barca's Lewandowski, Kessie, Fati and Pedri hit all four free throws, and Ter Stegen saved Juanmi and Willian Carvalho's shots.
In the end, Barça defeated Betis 6-4 and advanced to the final of the Spanish Super Cup.