Barcelona Spanish Super Cup semi-final ratings: Ter Stegen 9, Pedri 8, Lewandowski 7

Barca overcome Betis 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to set up a dream showpiece clash on Sunday with Real Madrid

BARCELONA RATINGS: Marc-Andre ter Stegen 9 - Beaten twice but an excellent performance from the German. Barcelona’s best player yet again as he made five saves, including a reflex one at the end of the first half. Getty

Sergi Roberto 6 - Captain and booked just before half time. Didn’t stand out and Barcelona’s midfield were up against it with the talented Fekir. AFP

Ronald Araujo 7 - The best player in the air and carried the ball forward well, but was turned a couple of times by the fleet-heeled Betis attack. AP

Jules Kounde 6 - Started the game well, but looked less comfortable as the pressure cranked up in the second half. Poor pass to Ter Stegen helped Betis to a fine chance. Getty

Jordi Alba 8 - A surprise that he started but the veteran justified the selection with a fine game in defence and attack. Luiz Henrique gave him some trouble though. AFP

Barcelona player Pedri celebrates with goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen after winning Spanish Super Cup semi final match between Real Betis and Barcelona, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12 January 2023. EPA / STR

Frenkie De Jong 7 - Helped Barça enjoy 61% of the possession against Manuel Pellegrini’s side, yet Betis had more shots and were always a danger. De Jong helps Barcelona have control. AFP

Gavi 7 - Battled away in front of the 38,629 crowd at the King Fahd stadium. Could be more creative. AFP

Raphinha 6 - Started well and made a couple of key passes. Booked on a night where he faded. AFP

Ousmane Dembele 7 - Three dribbles brought the game to life. Set Lewandowski up for the opener. AP

Robert Lewandowski 7 - Rusty at times but put his side ahead after 40 minutes and scored the first penalty of the shoot-out. Big moments from a big player who Barça have missed with his league ban. AP Photo

SUBS: Sergio Busquets 5 - On for De Jong after 63 mins. Didn’t improve his side and slowed down play too much. AFP

Ferran Torres 6 - On for Dembele after 63 mins. Worked hard with little reward. Done by Henrique for the first Betis goal. AFP

Andreas Christensen 6 - On for Sergi Roberto after 78 mins. Steady and unspectacular, like the man he replaced. Getty Images

Marcos Alonso 6 - On for Alba after 79 mins. On as Xavi’s side needed fresh legs. Getty Images

Ansu Fati 8 - On for Raphinha on 86 mins. Much better than Sunday’s no-show against Atletico and had four shots on target. Scored the second which put Barcelona ahead on 93 – a brilliant goal. Scored a penalty, too. Getty Images

Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved Juanmi's and William Carvalho's poorly-struck spot kicks to give Barcelona a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win over Betis after the teams had finished level at 2-2 following extra time in their Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

Barca set up a dream showpiece clash on Sunday with Real Madrid, who had also beaten Valencia on penalties earlier in the week.

Robert Lewandowski gave Barca the lead with a close-range strike late in the first half but Betis came back into the game and deservedly equalised through Nabil Fekir, whose strike extended the match into extra time.

Ansu Fati put Barcelona back in front, finishing off a stunning move from just inside the area, but Betis fought back again and equalised thanks to a brilliant heel-kick from just inside the box by substitute Loren Moron.