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Jan 11 (Reuters) - Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored second-half goals to give Barcelona an 2-0 win over Osasuna in a dour Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

Barca set up a dream showpiece clash on Sunday with Real Madrid, who had beaten city rivals Atletico Madrid in a breathtaking 5-3 derby earlier in the week. It will be a re-match from last year's final, which Barca won 3-1.

Barcelona dominated possession in a dismal first half but were bereft of ideas and barely threatened their opponents.

Lewandowski could have done better in a couple of half-chances that were denied by a confident Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera, but it was not until the 59th minute that Barca came to life and managed to break the deadlock.

Ilkay Gundogan picked out Lewandowski with a through-ball and the striker scored from close-range.

However, Osasuna players were left fuming and complained to the referee that Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen had fouled Jose Arnaiz before starting the counter-attack, but a VAR check confirmed the goal.

"We felt we were wronged, because the refereeing criteria was very different during the whole match. The foul was clear," Osasuna manager Jagoba Arrasate told Movistar Plus.

"Watching live it looked like a foul, to be honest, but the replay shows that there was nothing..." Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said.

"Sometimes the referee works to our advantage, sometimes he works against us... However, I don't think he was decisive in today's outcome."

After Lewandowski's goal, Xavi brought Joao Felix off the bench and the Portuguese forward added impetus Barca seemed to lack up-front, forcing goalkeeper Herrera to make a couple of fine saves to keep Osasuna alive.

Joao Felix created a quick counter and provided the assist to Yamal who blasted low in to the net to secure the win and set-up an El Clasico in the final.

"You don't play finals, you win them. We want to compete against an opponent who I saw very well in the other semi-final," Xavi said.

"However, there are no favourites, it's an El Clasico. Hopefully the final will go our way like last year. We are the reigning champions and at least we will enjoy it."

Real all the way.......

Hala Madrid!

Halla Madrid

I'm betting N2m on Madrid to win

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Forca Barça, let's finish this mids once and for all.

GG1...... no gree for anybody this year

Madrid all the way

Pray for Barcelona

Which DStv channel will be showing the match?

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Barca go for the win

No Ronaldo and messi....No party

Hala Madrid.
Bellingham to get his first trophy for Madrid today.

I love Barcelona but Madrid has a better and stronger team, so it should be an easy win for Madrid.

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Barcelona is winning this 2-1

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Hala Madrid!

HALA MADRID.
Mighty Madrid like no other.

AOB1:
Barcelona is winning this 2-1

We SHALL SEE.

Noisy club wey dey drag with the KING OF SOCCER.

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Zimzy:
I love Barcelona but Madrid has a better and stronger team, so it should be an easy win for Madrid.

Madrid for the win, but derbies are not always easy win. Barca will play as if their lives depend on this game, and they will suddenly be on form. That's derby for you.

#Halamadrid

Zimzy:
I love Barcelona but Madrid has a better and stronger team, so it should be an easy win for Madrid.

When it comes to El-classico there's no favourite.

Zimzy:
I love Barcelona but Madrid has a better and stronger team, so it should be an easy win for Madrid.

This is el classico ,,its never an easy game❗