Semifinal Showdown: Barcelona Stack the Deck for Saudi Super Cup Clash with Bilbao
6 January 2026
Semifinal Preview: Barca Set to Face Bilbao in Saudi Super Cup
A Spanish press report reveals Barcelona's likely starting lineup for the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Athletic Bilbao in Saudi Arabia.
The winner will meet the victor of Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid in the other semifinal on Thursday.
The event is broadcast exclusively via the Eight app, the official broadcaster of the Roshen Saudi Professional League.
Lineups and Broadcast Details
According to Sport, Flick has decided to deploy the attacking trio of Lewandowski, Rafinha, and Lamine Yamal.
The article also lists the teams' expected lineups, with Barca aiming to push for the final.
Barcelona: García - Balde - Martínez - Kobarsi - Koundé - Eric - Fermín - Pedri - Rafinha - Yamal - Lewandowski.
Bilbao: Simón - Ariiso - Vivian - Paredes - Leiko - Galareta - JorgeZar - Sancet - Inaki Williams - Berenguer - Nico Williams.
Barcelona are the last champions after beating Real Madrid 5-2.
Barcelona are slated to play in the semi in Saudi Arabia.
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