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Barcelona beats Osasuna and will play Real Madrid for 2nd straight year in Spani

There was a vivid atmosphere at the Riyadh stadium, with about 600 Osasuna fans in attendance after making the trip from Spain

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Barcelona`s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski greets the fans after the Spanish Super Cup semi-final football match between Barcelona and Osasuna at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh. Pic/AFP

Barcelona`s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski greets the fans after the Spanish Super Cup semi-final football match between Barcelona and Osasuna at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh. Pic/AFP

Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-0 to set up a rematch of last year's Super Cup final against Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia. Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored a goal each for the Catalan club, which last year won the title for its first trophy with coach Xavi Hernández and without Lionel Messi. Madrid reached Sunday's final by defeating rival Atletico Madrid 5-3 in extra time on Wednesday.

Barcelona qualified for the Super Cup as the Spanish league champion a year ago. Osasuna qualified by making it to the Copa del Rey final last season, when it lost to Madrid. Barcelona beat Madrid 3-1 to lift the trophy last season, and another triumph this year would come in handy for the Catalan club as it arrived under pressure after a series of lackluster performances. It sits seven points behind Spanish league leaders Madrid and Girona at the competition's halfway point.

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