Ter Stegen's heroics help Barcelona beat Real Sociedad in 1st penalty shootout since 1998

Spanish giants Barcelona were kcked out of Spanish Super Cup semi-final by Atletico Madrid last season, resulting in sacking of Ernesto Valverde. But Blaugrana made mistake this time around when y came up against Real Sociedad. Ronald Koeman's men, despite a decent performance in game, went on to win tie-breaker, courtesy of Marc-Andre ter Stegen's heroics between sticks. 

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With Lionel Messi out of  Spanish Super Cup semi-final clash, Barcelona faced a daunting task with Real Sociedad a deterrent on road to final. But Koeman's men did t succumb under pressure with Frenkie de Jong putting Camp u outfit in front. 

Dutch midfielder placed a perfect header after Antoine Griezmann's scintillating cross in 39th minute. But Real Sociedad levelled up soon in second half. referee was quick to point at spot after De Jong's handball in 51st minute. Mikel Oyarbazal netted past Ter Stegen to bag equaliser. 

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Despite game ending into extra-time play, two teams failed to break deadlock. Barcelona were pushed for a penalty shootout, ir first since 1998. Interestingly, Ter Stegen did t disappoint, producing two exceptional saves to deny Real Sociedad. 

De Jong missed opening penalty, so did Jon Bautista, Orybazal and Willian Jose for Real Sociedad successively. Apart from Dutchman, Griezmann also missed from spot, while Ousmane Dembele, Miralem Pjanic and Riqui Puig netting in ir spot-kicks.

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Barcelona last went for penalty shootout in 1998

Barcelona last went in for a penalty shootout in 1998 when Catalan giants clinched Copa del Rey final. game against Mallorca failed to produce any breakthrough after two sides netted once each and were ultimately decided by a tie-breaker. Barcelona won tie 5-4. 

Meanwhile, Barcelona shootout propels m to final of Spanish Super Cup. Blaugrana will square off against eir of Real Madrid or Athletic Bilbao, which clash scheduled for Thursday (Friday according to IST). Interestingly, Los Blancos are current champions, following ir victory against Atletico Madrid last season. 

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