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SÁB 15.08.2015 | News

The first leg of the Spanish Super Cup in ten key points

Athletic Club will face the second leg with a substantial advantage after winning 4-0 at FC Barcelona at San Mamés.

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SÁB 15.08.2015

Athletic Club took a big step towards the win of Super Cup of Spain after beating FC Barcelona (4-0) in the first leg held in San Mamés. Review the main keys of the match.

1. Work of pressing the ball

The Basque side neutralized the game of Barcelona thanks to an excellent defensive pressure. The "rojiblancos" , with closely spaced lines and great solidarity , took every recovered ball to surprise its rival with very dangerous counter attacks.

2. The genius of San Jose

Athletic took the lead at 13 minutes thanks to a work of art by Mikel San José. After a clearance by Marc-André Ter Stegen, the "rojiblanco" footballer saw that the German goalkeeper was off his line and did not hesitate to shoot down from the midfield. His shot went directly to the back of the net, increasing the spirit of his team.

3. A key save

Lionel Messi stroked the equalizer for Barcelona with a free-kick just before the break. Despite he put the ball on the edge of the goal, Gorka Iraizoz flew to get a good hand and keep Athletic lead.

4. Know how to resist

The second half began with an intense Barcelona in search of the draw. The crossbar played for the "rojiblancos" to prevent the goal of Pedro Rodriguez, but the local team also neutralized the Catalans with their strength and concentration in defense.

5. Key goal

When Barcelona was playing better, Athletic got up the 2-0 with a header from Aritz Aduriz, who stood up San Mamés crowd.

6. Sabin Merino's cheekiness

It was the home-grown Basque player who cooked the 2-0, after starring in a great individual move in the left hand side and serve a good cross to Aduriz header. In the lineup against Barcelona, the young striker left a lot of samples of his talent and quality.

7. Athletic "Goal Man" 
Aduriz is still married with the goal. The Basque striker was essential with a spectacular hat- trick at San Mamés. He scored nearly in all ways: a header, with a shot inside the penalty area and from the penalty spot.



8. Ambition

Athletic was never satisfied with the result. Its approach never changed and always continued to seek the goal despite enjoying a comfortable lead.

9. Clean sheet

Finally, and despite the efforts of Barcelona, Athletic found reward for his work and was able to keep a clean sheet. Key to the second leg at the Camp Nou.

10. The San Mamés roar

The Athletic fans that gathered in the new ground took on wings to its team from the first minute. Ernesto Valverde´s men could match his fans with an outstanding game

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