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·08 de janeiro de 2025
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Catalan giants looking to restore confidence after recent blip
Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona head to Saudi Arabia for the first semi-final in the Spanish Super Cup this evening.
Something of a historic rivalry in Spanish football, Athletic coach Ernesto Valverde is looking to inflict damage on former club Barca.
While Hansi Flick’s side started this season in stunning fashion, the Catalan giants have stalled in recent weeks and an early exit in this competition would only add to the frustration.
They are, however, hopeful of having Lamine Yamal back in action following an ankle injury and got back to winning ways with a 4-0 victory against Barbastro in the Copa del Rey on Saturday.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Movistar Plus. Kick-off is at 7pm GMT.