Barcelona, which has had an inconsistent performance in the recent period, was able to overcome the obstacle of Osasuna in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup after winning a clean double.
Barcelona opened the score through Polish star Robert Lewandowski with a wonderful assist from German player Gundogan, and the second goal was added by Lamin Yamal.
The newspaper “Sport” revealed a big surprise: despite the victory, the Barcelona president was upset with the Spanish coach, Xavi Hernandez.
The newspaper added: Laporta had issued a stern warning to Xavi before the next El Clásico match, that if the Barcelona star was placed on the bench again, the matter might lead to his dismissal in the event of a loss.
Laporta confirmed that Xavi was obligated to put the player Ferran Torres on the bench in the El Clásico match and to include the Portuguese player, João Felix, who shined in today’s match.
Laporta and Deco are among the biggest supporters of the Portuguese player and believe that he is one of the best players on the team, which the player proved immediately after his appearance by assisting the second goal.
Barcelona is preparing to meet rival Real Madrid in the Super Cup final next Sunday, in a fateful and decisive match for the future of coach Xavi Hernandez.