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Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano LIVE Streaming, La Liga: Barcelona can jump from third to first with a win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Barcelona enter their 24th La Liga game sitting three points behind table-toppers and arch-rivals Real Madrid, who dropped points against Osasuna a few days ago. At one stage more than five points behind, recent results have meant that Barcelona have been provided with a golden opportunity to lead the La Liga title race once again. High-flying Rayo Vallecano are sixth in the table, and will provide the Catalan giants with a stern test. In their previous La Liga meeting this season, Barcelona narrowly prevailed 2-1 winners.

Here are the LIVE Streaming details for Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga 2024-25 LIVE Telecast: Check Where and How to Watch?

When will the Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga match take place?

The Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga match will take place on Tuesday, February 18 (IST).

Where will the Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga match be held?

The Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga match will be held at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona.

What time will the Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga match start?

The Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga match will start at 1:30 AM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga match?

The Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga match will not be televised live in India.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga match?

The Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga match will be live streamed on the GXR World app and website.

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Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves LIVE Streaming La Liga LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch https://artifex.news/barcelona-vs-deportivo-alaves-live-streaming-la-liga-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-7617217/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:03:59 +0000 https://artifex.news/barcelona-vs-deportivo-alaves-live-streaming-la-liga-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-7617217/ Read More “Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves LIVE Streaming La Liga LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch” »

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Barcelona vs Alaves LIVE Streaming, La Liga 2024-25: FC Barcelona will be hoping to reduce the gap to the top of La Liga to just four points as they take on relegation-battling Deportivo Alaves in a league game. Arch-rivals Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss to Espanyol has given the chasing pack a chance to close in, and Barcelona will be hoping to swat aside Alaves. Barcelona thrashed a hapless Valencia 7-1 in their previous league game, and will be looking to the likes of Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski to guide them past a struggling Alaves. The latter sit 18th in La Liga on 21 points.

FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves LIVE Streaming La Liga 2024-25 LIVE Telecast: Check Where and How to Watch?

When will the Barcelona vs Alaves, La Liga match take place?

The Barcelona vs Alaves, La Liga match will take place on Sunday, February 2 (IST).

Where will the Barcelona vs Alaves, La Liga match be held?

The Barcelona vs Alaves, La Liga match will be held at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona.

What time will the Barcelona vs Alaves, La Liga match start?

The Barcelona vs Alaves, La Liga match will start at 6:30 PM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the Barcelona vs Alaves, La Liga match?

The Barcelona vs Alaves, La Liga match will not be televised live in India.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Barcelona vs Alaves, La Liga match?

The Barcelona vs Alaves, La Liga match will not be live streamed in India due to technical issues faced by broadcasters GXR World this weekend. In USA, watch the match on Fubo (free trial), or catch it on ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, DirecTV Stream.

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Barcelona vs Atalanta LIVE Streaming UEFA Champions League LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch https://artifex.news/barcelona-vs-atalanta-live-streaming-uefa-champions-league-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-7587931/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:22:22 +0000 https://artifex.news/barcelona-vs-atalanta-live-streaming-uefa-champions-league-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-7587931/ Read More “Barcelona vs Atalanta LIVE Streaming UEFA Champions League LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch” »

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Barcelona vs Atalanta LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League: Barcelona will be eyeing a slim chance at top spot in the UEFA Champions League group stage, as they play Europa League champions Atalanta in their final game. Having already secured a Top 8 spot, second-placed Barcelona currently sit three points behind Liverpool in the table, and have a chance at top spot should Liverpool lose and Barcelona win. Atalanta are themselves on the brink of Top 8 qualification, currently sitting 7th on 14 points. However, with several teams sitting just a point or two behind, Atalanta’s automatic Round of 16 qualification is not yet a certainty.

Barcelona vs Atalanta LIVE Streaming details UEFA Champions League LIVE Telecast: Check Where and How to Watch?

When will the Barcelona vs Atalanta, UEFA Champions League match take place?

The Barcelona vs Atalanta, UEFA Champions League match will take place on Thursday, January 30 (IST).

Where will the Barcelona vs Atalanta, UEFA Champions League match be held?

The Barcelona vs Atalanta, UEFA Champions League match will be held at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona.

What time will the Barcelona vs Atalanta, UEFA Champions League match start?

The Barcelona vs Atalanta, UEFA Champions League match will start at 1:30 AM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the Barcelona vs Atalanta, UEFA Champions League match?

The Barcelona vs Atalanta, UEFA Champions League match will be televised live on the Sony Sports network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Barcelona vs Atalanta, UEFA Champions League match?

The Barcelona vs Atalanta, UEFA Champions League match will be live streamed on the SonyLIV app and website.

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Barcelona vs Valencia LIVE Streaming La Liga LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch https://artifex.news/barcelona-vs-valencia-live-streaming-la-liga-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-7565958/ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:19:39 +0000 https://artifex.news/barcelona-vs-valencia-live-streaming-la-liga-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-7565958/ Read More “Barcelona vs Valencia LIVE Streaming La Liga LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch” »

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Barcelona vs Valencia LIVE Streaming La Liga: Barcelona will be hoping to return to winning ways in La Liga, as they take on relegation-battling Valencia. After a superb start to their league campaign, Barcelona have failed to win their last four La Liga games. However, the Catalonian giants have been excellent in cup competitions, winning the Supercopa de Espana and securing qualification to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. They will once again rely on their front three of Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal to guide them to victory. On the other hand, Valencia sit 19th in the table, four points adrift of safety.

Barcelona vs Valencia LIVE Streaming details La Liga 2024/25 LIVE Telecast: Check Where and How to Watch

When will the Barcelona vs Valencia, La Liga match take place?

The Barcelona vs Valencia, La Liga match will take place on Monday, January 27 (IST).

Where will the Barcelona vs Valencia, La Liga match be held?

The Barcelona vs Valencia, La Liga match will be held at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona.

What time will the Barcelona vs Valencia, La Liga match start?

The Barcelona vs Valencia, La Liga match will start at 1:30 AM IST.

What TV channels will show the live telecast of the Barcelona vs Valencia, La Liga match?

The Barcelona vs Valencia, La Liga match will not be televised live in India.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Barcelona vs Valencia, La Liga match?

The Barcelona vs Valencia, La Liga match will be live streamed on the GXR World app and website.

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With 3 Goals In 18 Minutes, How Barcelona Produced Epic Champions League Fightback. Watch https://artifex.news/with-3-goals-in-18-minutes-how-barcelona-produced-epic-champions-league-fightback-watch-7530663/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:40:14 +0000 https://artifex.news/with-3-goals-in-18-minutes-how-barcelona-produced-epic-champions-league-fightback-watch-7530663/ Read More “With 3 Goals In 18 Minutes, How Barcelona Produced Epic Champions League Fightback. Watch” »

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FC Barcelona staged a sensational comeback against Portuguese giants Benfica to secure direct qualification to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. 2-4 down in the 75th minute, Barcelona scored three goals in the final 20 minutes of the game to complete a remarkable turnaround. In-form Brazilian winger Raphinha starred once again, scoring twice, including a dramatic 96th-minute winner, while Robert Lewandowksi also bagged a brace. The win puts Hansi Flick’s men in second spot in the Champions League table.

Barcelona started on a terrible note, conceding a second minute goal, as Benfica’s Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis struck.

While Lewandowski did equalise from the penalty spot 10 minutes later, fortunes got worse for Barcelona in the rest of the first half.

Pavlidis took advantage from an error by Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to score into an empty net and make it 2-1. Soon after, Pavlidis completed a memorable hattrick, converting from the spot and leaving the visitors 3-1 down inside the first half an hour.

Watch: Barcelona’s sensational comeback vs Benfica

Raphinha equalised in the 64th minute as he intercepted a poor goal kick by Benfica to head home, but it seemed like a comeback was not to be when Ronald Araujo conceded an own goal, leaving Barcelona 2-4 down.

But the dramatic encounter had more surprises, which kickstarted with another penalty, as Lewandowski scored from the penalty spot in the 78th minute.

In the 86th minute, Eric Garcia headed home a delicate Pedri cross, drawing Barcelona level at 4-4 with four minutes of regulation time to go.

And the comeback was concluded in the 96th minute. Despite only four minutes of stoppage time added, Barcelona were allowed to play on in a counter attack from a Benfica corner. Raphinha was sent through on the right flank, but maintained incredible composure to cut inside and slot home the dramatic winner.

Barcelona, thereby, became the second team to ensure their Round of 16 place after Liverpool.

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From 2-4 To 5-4: 96th-Minute Raphinha Winner Helps Barcelona Stage Dramatic Champions League Comeback https://artifex.news/from-2-4-to-5-4-96th-minute-raphinha-winner-helps-barcelona-stage-dramatic-champions-league-comeback-7530272/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:31:09 +0000 https://artifex.news/from-2-4-to-5-4-96th-minute-raphinha-winner-helps-barcelona-stage-dramatic-champions-league-comeback-7530272/ Read More “From 2-4 To 5-4: 96th-Minute Raphinha Winner Helps Barcelona Stage Dramatic Champions League Comeback” »

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Raphinha struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time as Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica 5-4 in a wild match on Tuesday and ensure direct qualification to the Champions League last 16. Benfica were leading 4-2 with under 15 minutes remaining but Barcelona mounted a stunning late comeback to stay three points behind leaders Liverpool. Vangelis Pavlidis hit a first-half hat-trick for the hosts, in part thanks to two big errors by Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

However a Robert Lewandowski double from the penalty spot, Eric Garcia’s header and a brace for Raphinha helped Barcelona claim a stunning last-gasp triumph in Lisbon.

“It was a crazy game… Benfica did well in the first half but we made a lot of mistakes,” said Barcelona coach Flick.

Barca showed grit to keep fighting after going in 3-1 down at half-time and swiftly conceding again after Raphinha pulled one back.

“The mentality of the team, they always believe in themselves and this was unbelievable to see,” said Flick.

“In the second half we created more chances than them and we deserved it.”

Benfica opened the scoring in the second minute, when Pavlidis escaped Pau Cubarsi and fired home from Alvaro Carreras’ low cross.

Barcelona responded swiftly with Lewandowski scoring from the penalty spot after Alejandro Balde was brought down by Benfica defender Tomas Araujo.

The hosts nosed back ahead through a stroke of luck, when Szczesny raced out of his goal to try and cut out a through-ball, but crashed into Balde.

Greece international Pavlidis gleefully collected the loose ball and rolled his second into the empty net.

Barcelona, who lured Szczesny out of retirement to replace the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen in October, soon fell further behind.

Pavlidis completed his half-hour hat-trick with a penalty after another Szczesny mistake, with the goalkeeper flying in to try and dispossess Kerem Akturkoglu but bringing him down.

Barca battle back

Lamine Yamal and Raphinha missed good chances before the break as Barcelona pushed forward.

Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin saved from Jules Kounde, who should have scored, and Lewandowski could not turn home from Pedri‘s dangerous ball across the face of goal.

Raphinha pulled one back for Barcelona in bizarre fashion as a clearance by Trubin struck his head on the edge of the area and flew back into the net.

However, Benfica soon struck again, with Ronald Araujo nudging past Szczesny into his own net as he tried to cut out a cross.

Barcelona kept pushing and Lewandowski converted another penalty after Nicolas Otamendi brought down Yamal.

The Catalan giants, who last won the Champions League in 2015, pulled level when substitute Garcia headed home from Pedri’s inviting cross.

Szczesny saved former Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria‘s low shot before Raphinha’s dramatic winner.

With Benfica appealing for a penalty, Barcelona sprang a quick breakaway and the Brazilian winger slotted home to end a blockbuster battle.

Players from both sides clashed after the final whistle as tempers flared following the thrilling denouement.

“We knew how hard it would be here, in front of their fans, and they know how to play really well, they have top level players,” Raphinha told Movistar.

“We didn’t let ourselves sink at 3-1 down, we were focussed on what we needed to do to try and change the game.

“It was a spectacular game for everyone. They could have won, or us, but we managed to take it.”

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Getafe vs Barcelona Live Streaming La Liga Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch https://artifex.news/getafe-vs-barcelona-live-streaming-laliga-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-7504425/ Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:49:10 +0000 https://artifex.news/getafe-vs-barcelona-live-streaming-laliga-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-7504425/ Read More “Getafe vs Barcelona Live Streaming La Liga Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch” »

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Getafe vs Barcelona Live Streaming La Liga: Barcelona look to close the gap on LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid as they face a trip to take on Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Sunday. After a slump towards the end of 2024, Hansi Flick’s Barca thrashed Real Madrid to win the Spanish Super Cup and dealt Real Betis a Copa del Rey beating midweek, showing they remain firmly in the Spanish title race. Barcelona trailed Diego Simeone’s Atletico by six points heading into Matchday 20. Los Rojiblancos face Leganes in a local derby on Saturday, and could go nine clear before kick-off between Barcelona and Leganes.

Here are the details of Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid LIVE Streaming, La Liga 2024-25 LIVE Telecast: Check Where and How to Watch:

When will the Getafe vs Barcelona, La Liga match take place?

The Getafe vs Barcelona, La Liga match will take place on Sunday, January 19 (IST).

Where will the Getafe vs Barcelona, La Liga match be held?

The Getafe vs Barcelona, La Liga match will be held at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, Madrid, Spain.

What time will the Getafe vs Barcelona, La Liga match start?

The Getafe vs Barcelona, La Liga match will kick-off at 1:30 AM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the Getafe vs Barcelona, La Liga match?

The Getafe vs Barcelona, La Liga match will not be televised live in India.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Getafe vs Barcelona, La Liga match?

The Getafe vs Barcelona, La Liga match will be live streamed on the GXR World app and website.

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Lamine Yamal Leads Barcelona Into Copa Del Rey Quarters With 5-1 Thrashing Of Real Betis https://artifex.news/lamine-yamal-leads-barcelona-into-copa-del-rey-quarters-with-5-1-thrashing-of-real-betis-7484355/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:25:25 +0000 https://artifex.news/lamine-yamal-leads-barcelona-into-copa-del-rey-quarters-with-5-1-thrashing-of-real-betis-7484355/ Read More “Lamine Yamal Leads Barcelona Into Copa Del Rey Quarters With 5-1 Thrashing Of Real Betis” »

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Lamine Yamal put on a spectacular show as Barcelona sailed into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a dazzling 5-1 victory over Real Betis on Wednesday. Atletico Madrid joined them in the last eight with a 4-0 win at second division Elche, their 15th consecutive triumph across all competitions. Barca’s 17-year-old starlet Yamal scored and helped create two more goals as Hansi Flick’s side ran riot at the Olympic Stadium. Gavi sent Barcelona ahead early on, with Jules Kounde, Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Yamal helping the Catalans rack up an impressive win.

After winning the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia last weekend by thrashing Real Madrid, Barca came into the cup clash with restored confidence, having stuttered in the final weeks of 2024.

“We have to continue like this,” said Barca defender Pau Cubarsi, also 17, who came through the club’s youth academy with Yamal.

“I’ve been enjoying watching him for many years, now the whole world is, and he deserves it all.”

Barca dominated from the off against Betis, despite the coach resting a couple of key players including striker Robert Lewandowski.

Dani Olmo, whom Barcelona controversially obtained a temporary playing license for last week, started at false nine in place of the Polish veteran.

The Spaniard helped create the opening goal at the sharp end of a neat team move, with Gavi tucking home in the second minute.

Olmo fired over and hit the post during a particularly busy opening period for the former RB Leipzig playmaker.

Kounde smashed in Barcelona’s second after the sublime Yamal dinked a ball through to him on the right of the box.

It was an area the Catalans exploited time after time, with Kounde’s second goal from a similar position disallowed for a marginal offside.

At the other end goalkeeper Inaki Pena made a fine save to deny Vitor Roque, on loan at Betis from Barcelona.

Gavi ‘big talent’

Early in the second half Yamal, who taunted Betis’ defence throughout, finished clinically after Frenkie De Jong lobbed the ball through to him on the right of the box, but it was disallowed for an offside in the build-up.

Minutes later Barcelona scored their third anyway, with Yamal’s surging run from deep in his own half ending up with his deflected effort falling to Raphinha, who struck.

Barcelona netted their fourth when, again exploiting the same part of Betis’ area, Olmo chipped a pass to substitute Ferran Torres to finish emphatically.

Yamal finally got on the scoresheet himself after breaking in from the right wing and finishing at the near post.

Roque pulled one back from the penalty spot in the final stages for Betis after Kounde stood on Jesus Rodriguez’s foot in the penalty area.

Gavi said after the game Yamal was the best player in the world after former Barca forward Lionel Messi, and Flick also praised the winger.

“Gavi’s very emotional, so I say also yes (he’s the best),” joked Flick.

“You can see it, in great matches you see big talent and he showed it many many times, he’s on a good (path).”

Yamal, who shone for Spain as they won Euro 2024 last summer, has nine goals and 13 assists across all competitions for Barcelona this season.

Atletico coach Diego Simeone rested some of his regular starters, including Antoine Griezmann, as his team ran out comfortable winners at Elche to continue their winning streak.

Alexander Sorloth struck twice for the Rojiblancos in the first half, and the visitors were further bolstered when Elche’s Nico Fernandez was sent off early in the second half.

Rodrigo Riquelme extended Atletico’s lead with a fine strike from distance and Julian Alvarez rounded off the rout.

On Thursday Spanish champions Real Madrid host Celta Vigo and cup holders Athletic Bilbao welcome Osasuna.

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Barcelona vs Real Betis LIVE Streaming, Copa Del Rey 2024/25 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch https://artifex.news/barcelona-vs-real-betis-live-streaming-copa-del-rey-2024-25-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-7480205/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:16:48 +0000 https://artifex.news/barcelona-vs-real-betis-live-streaming-copa-del-rey-2024-25-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-7480205/ Read More “Barcelona vs Real Betis LIVE Streaming, Copa Del Rey 2024/25 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch” »

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Barcelona vs Real Betis LIVE Streaming, Copa del Rey: Just three days after a spectacular Supercopa de Espana win, FC Barcelona face a tricky Round of 16 tie in the Copa del Rey against fellow La Liga side Real Betis. Barcelona enter the game on a tremendous high, having battered Real Madrid 5-2 in the Supercopa final, and will hope to carry on the good momentum against Betis, who sit 10th in La Liga. Barcelona will likely once again rely on their attack of Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski. The two sides drew 2-2 in a tight league game earlier in the season, proving that it will be far from a walk in the park for the Catalan giants. Betis will pin their hopes on former Real Madrid midfielder Isco, with Argentine Giovani Lo Celso sidelined due to injury.

Here are the LIVE Streaming details for Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey LIVE Telecast 2024/25 | Check Where and How to Watch

When will the Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey match take place?

The Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey match will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 (IST).

Where will the Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey match be held?

The Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey match will be held at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona.

What time will the Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey match start?

The Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey match will start at 1:30 AM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey match?

The Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey match will not be televised live in India.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey match?

The Barcelona vs Real Betis, Copa del Rey match will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.

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Young starlets Gavi and Lamine Yamal fired Barcelona, without Dani Olmo after his licence to play was revoked, into the Spanish Super Cup final with a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. Spanish playmaker Olmo was cleared to play again on a temporary basis before the game but the decision came too late for him or Pau Victor, in the same position, to feature against Copa del Rey winners Athletic. Gavi put Barcelona ahead from close range after 17 minutes and teenage winger Yamal netted the second early after the break.

Spanish and European champions Real Madrid face cup runners-up Mallorca on Thursday in the second semi-final in Saudi Arabia, where the competition has been held for the past few years.

“Athletic are a very physical team that make you run a lot, we suffered above all towards the end, but we were able to play well and we’re very happy,” Yamal told Movistar.

The winger said Olmo and Victor were pleased to be allowed to play once more.

“In the end you’re nervous when you can’t play and when you get news like that, you’re very happy,” added Yamal.

Barca coach Hansi Flick hailed the decision from Spain’s national sports council regarding Olmo and Victor.

“The whole club is very happy for this right decision,” said Flick, hoping to win his first silverware at the helm of Barca.

“We wanted to show we are a team and we win also for them.”

Barcelona, who qualified as La Liga runners-up, started brightly and Raphinha volleyed over from a fine Jules Kounde cross and forced Unai Simon into a good save with a free-kick.

It was no surprise when the Catalans broke the deadlock with Alejandro Balde cutting the ball back for Gavi, playing in Olmo’s attacking midfield role, to turn home for his first goal since suffering a severe knee injury last season.

The 20-year-old pointed at an imaginary watch in his celebration, a nod to Olmo who regularly produces the same gesture after scoring.

At the other end Inaki Williams dallied on the ball too long as Athletic’s best attacking move of the first half broke down.

Yamal, returning after an ankle problem, should have added Barcelona’s second after Raphinha’s shot was saved but the 17-year-old miscued an attempted lob.

Wojciech Szczesny, on his second start in goal for Barcelona, made a good save to keep Inaki Williams at bay before the break.

Sharp Yamal

Barcelona doubled their lead early in the second half when Gavi slipped in Yamal who finished with aplomb.

Veteran Polish forward Robert Lewandowski spurned a fine chance to add the third, firing off-target when well placed.

Athletic coach Ernesto Valverde, who was sacked as Barcelona boss after a defeat at the same stadium in 2020, brought on Nico Williams to try and turn the game around.

The Spain international, heavily linked with Barcelona in the summer, was not fit enough to start, but made a positive impact from the bench.

The winger set up Oscar de Marcos to strike but the Athletic defender had strayed just offside and the goal was ruled out.

Inaki Williams also had a goal ruled out for offside after Frenkie De Jong’s poor back-pass took a slight deflection off Alvaro Djalo on its way to the Ghana international.

“It’s a shame given all the effort… but we have good things ahead of us and we have to continue,” said Inaki Williams.

Barcelona were able to book their place in Sunday’s final, in which Olmo will be allowed to feature.

“We don’t care (who we face in the final), it will be hard and we want to win it, which is the important thing, and go back home with the trophy,” said Yamal.

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