Real Betis vs Barcelona final score, result (La Liga): Ter Stegen’s Brilliance

Real Betis vs Barcelona Highlights

After a 2-2 draw with Real Betis in Riyadh, the Blaugrana needed to defeat Real Betis on penalties on Thursday to guarantee their spot in Sunday's championship game. The game entered extra time thanks to goals from Robert Lewandowski and Nabil Fekir before being decided on penalties thanks to a stunning volley from Ansu Fati and a backheel attempt from Loren Moron. Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved from Juanmi and William Carvalho to give the Blaugrana the victory, and his head coach noted the potential morale-booster that defeating their El Clasico rivals in the final could have.

Real Betis vs Barcelona Summary

Even though Barcelona wasn't at their best, goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ansu Fati, along with solid goaltending from Marc-Andre ter Stegen, advanced the Blaugrana to the Supercopa de Espana final against Real Madrid. Real Betis proved up to the challenge, settling into the game after a sluggish beginning to offer significant resistance. In the 77th minute, Nabil Fekir's well-deserved effort to tie the score sent the game into overtime. After being hit early in the extra frame, Loren Moron was there to deliver another crucial strike that brought Betis back up to parity.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who had been outstanding throughout the game to prevent Betis from taking the lead on numerous occasions, made two outstanding penalty saves to help Barcelona prevail as the game dragged on to a penalty shootout amid worn-out legs.

The German goalkeeper was needed frequently throughout the game as Barcelona stumbled and made numerous obvious errors in defense. His most significant contributions, up to and including the shootout against both Juanmi and the previous goal scorer Moron, came during the shootout. He was present throughout the first half and at crucial moments in the second.

As a result of their victory, Barcelona will face Real Madrid in the Super Cup final in an El Clasico matchup. Real Madrid also won the shootout after finishing tied with Valencia in the regular season.

Real Betis vs Barcelona Final Score

Goals

Barca: lewandowski 40’, Ansu fati 93’

Real Betis: Nabil Fekir 77’, Loren Moron 99’

Real Betis vs Barcelona Line-ups

Real Betis: 13. Bravo (GK) — 24. Ruibal (Sabaly, 79'), 16. Pezzella, 19. Felipe, 33. Miranda — 5. G. Rodriguez (Guardado, 84') — 11. Henrique, 8. Fekir (Moron, 91'), 10. Canales (Carvalho, 46'), 28. Rodri (Juanmi, 79') — 9. Iglesias (Jose, 67').

Barcelona: 1. ter Stegen (GK) — S. Roberto (Christensen, 79'), 4. Araujo, 20. 23. Kounde, 18. Alba (Alonso, 79') — 8. Pedri, 21. de Jong (Busquets, 63'), 30. Gavi (Kessie, 96') — 22. Raphinha (Fati, 84'), 9. Lewandowski, 7. Dembele (Torres, 63').