Barcelona will start their Spanish Super Cup title defense on Wednesday night with a big semi-final match against Athletic Bilbao at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Under head coach Hansi Flick, the Blaugrana aim to reach the final while continuing their strong winning streak of eight straight victories in all competitions. In this match guide, we’ll look at kick-off times, broadcast details, and the expected lineups for both teams.
When is Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup?
The semi-final will take place on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
Kick-off times in different areas are as follows:
- 22:00 (Saudi Arabia)
- 21:00 (Egypt)
- 20:00 (Morocco)
Which TV channels will broadcast the match?
The highly anticipated semi-final will air live on Thmanyah, the official broadcaster of the Spanish Super Cup in the Middle East.
How to watch Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao online?
Fans can also watch the match through live streaming on the official digital platforms of the licensed broadcasters in their countries.
Who is the commentator for Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao?
Thmanyah has chosen Fahd Al-Otaibi as the commentator for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1)
Hansi Flick is expected to field a strong starting XI, with potential tweaks in midfield and attack following Eric Garcia’s recent standout performances.
Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia
Defence: Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Alejandro Balde
Defensive midfield: Eric Garcia, Frenkie de Jong
Attacking midfield: Raphinha, Pedri, Lamine Yamal
Striker: Ferran Torres
Athletic Bilbao predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-3-3)
Ernesto Valverde is set to rely on his most trusted options, with the Williams brothers providing pace and threat up front despite several injury absences in the squad.
Goalkeeper: Unai Simon
Defence: Ander Gorosabel, Dani Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Hugo Boiro
Midfield: Ruiz de Galarreta, Beñat Jauregizar, Oihan Sancet
Attack: Inaki Williams, Gorka Guruzeta, Nico Williams
