Barcelona overcame Athletic Bilbao with a dominant 2-0 victory, securing their spot in the final of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
With this win, Barcelona will face the winner of the upcoming match between Real Madrid and Real Mallorca, which will take place on Thursday evening.
According to reports from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, two Barcelona players made a bold request after their victory over Bilbao, ahead of a potential final against Real Madrid.
The duo, Lamine Yamal and Gavi, reportedly expressed that they do not want Polish forward Robert Lewandowski to start in Barcelona’s starting lineup for the Super Cup final due to his recent underperformance.
The report suggests that Yamal and Gavi believe Barcelona’s chances of winning the title would be significantly reduced if Lewandowski were to start the match. Some players in the Barcelona dressing room are said to share this sentiment, viewing Lewandowski as a liability at this point.
The Polish striker, once known for his ability to finish, has struggled to convert even the easiest opportunities, which could be problematic against a strong team like Real Madrid.
