Barca's Spanish Super Cup Semi-Final: Nerves, Fitness, and a Gym Session
6 January 2026
Match Preview
Barcelona head into the semi-final against Athletic Bilbao with uncommon anxiety about Lamine Yamal's fitness, as the Spanish Super Cup heads to Saudi Arabia.
The tournament runs from tomorrow through January 11 in the Kingdom, with kickoff scheduled for January 7 at 20:00 local time.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Yamal did not participate in group training and instead completed solo workouts in the gym, but Barcelona still expect him to be ready for Bilbao.
The winner will meet Real Madrid or Atlético Madrid in the final, continuing what promises to be a dramatic tournament.
Note: The Eight app remains the exclusive broadcaster for the event in this region.
Punchline 1: If goals were as scarce as a good Wi-Fi signal, Barca would still be here for buffering glory.
Punchline 2: The ball travels faster than a gym selfie — but only when it wants to hit the net.
