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Barcelona are determined to avenge their defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final against Athletic Bilbao. Ronald Koeman is familiar with Bilbao’s strengths
Barcelona entertain Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou in LaLiga continued, Monday (1/2/2021) in the morning WIB. The Blaugrana are haunted by bad memories of the 2020/2021 Spanish Super Cup final ahead of facing Bilbao.
Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup final were able to beat Barcelona 3-2 through extra time. El Barca is actually on the verge of winning in this event after winning 2-1 until the 90th minute
However, Assier Villaibre’s goal towards the end of normal time ruined Barcelona’s victory. Bilbao can even ensure the title in the 93rd minute through Inaki Williams.
In this duel, Barcelona also lost Lionel Messi who was red carded in the 120th minute. La Pulga was sent off for pushing Villaibre to the ground.
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman considered the defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final because his team had wasted too many chances. This of course cannot be repeated when we meet Bilbao again in the match.
The man from the Netherlands also knows very well the main strengths of the team from Bosque. Good physical ability and set pieces are the mainstay of Marcelino Garcia Toral’s men.
“In the Super Cup, they won and we know that they are physically strong, especially from set pieces. They are performing to a high level and we have to focus,” said Koeman. Brand.
“In the last two meetings, we fought back and created some opportunities. But we threw them away.”
“Our performance in the off-ball situation has improved in recent games. It is important that we don’t give unnecessary fouls which they can take advantage of with free kicks,” he explained.
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