Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona meet on Wednesday evening in Jeddah, for the first semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup. A good showing between the Basques fourth in Liga, who remain on a series of 15 matches without defeat (11 wins, 4 draws), and the Catalans third in the championship who are shaken by a major internal crisis.
It is without Dani Olmo or Pau Victor, still not registered by La Liga, that Barça will face Athletic. But the two players still made the trip to Saudi Arabia, proof of Joan Laporta’s optimism in this matter. Will Blaugrana coach Hansi Flick be able to count on them in a possible final against Real Madrid or Mallorca?
Athletic Bilbao-Barça, the probable line-ups
The probable line-up of Athletic Bilbao: Simon – De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche – Jauregizar, Prados – I. Williams, Berenguer, N. Williams – Guruzeta
The probable line-up of FC Barcelona: Pena – Koundé, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde – Casado, Pedri – Raphinha, Gavi, Fermin – Lewandowski
Athletic Bilbao-Barça, on which channel to watch the match?
The first semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona will kick off this Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. The match will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium (62,000 seats), in Jeddah, and will be refereed by Mr. Ortiz. It will be broadcast live on L’Equipe Live Foot, the streaming platform of the L’Equipe group.
