Athletic Bilbao – Barça: TV and unencrypted broadcast, free streaming and probable line-ups

Barça and Athletic Bilbao face off this Wednesday in Saudi Arabia for a place in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. An enticing poster between two historic Spanish football clubs, with very contrasting recent trajectories.

Athletic Bilbao full of confidence

Winner of the Copa del Rey last April after a penalty shootout against Mallorca, Athletic Bilbao dreams of winning a fourth Spanish Super Cup, the second in the four-team format. Ernesto Valverde’s men arrive in great shape, undefeated in their last 15 official matches. With fourth place in La Liga and only two points behind Barça, the Basques are showing great solidity. However, their Copa del Rey qualification against Logrones, obtained after a penalty shootout against a fourth division team, shows that they are not immune to an upset.

A Barça in search of revival

For its part, FC Barcelona is going through a complicated period. After a difficult end to 2024, with only one victory in seven league games, the Catalans want to turn things around. Their convincing 4-0 victory against Barbastro in the Copa del Rey, thanks in particular to a double from Robert Lewandowski, gave them a breath of fresh air. Hansi Flick’s men, third in La Liga, are counting on this Super Cup to revive their momentum and aim for a 15th title in the competition.

The duel promises to be contested between a Bilbao team full of confidence and a Barça eager to regain its glory. A place in the final is at stake, and this clash could well mark a turning point in the season for both clubs.

On which channel can you watch the Athletic Bilbao – Barça match?

The meeting between Athletic Bilbao and Barça, which takes place this Wednesday at 8 p.m., will not be broadcast on any French channel. However, you will also be able to watch it in streaming on L’Equipe Live Foot from the media L’Equipe, if you are a subscriber.

Other channels broadcast this part abroad. In Switzerland, it is DAZN which broadcasts the game or Blue Sport 1 Suisse.

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Schedule and location of the Athletic Bilbao – Barça match

The Spanish Super Cup match between Athletic Club and Barcelona will be played at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Kick-off will be at 8 p.m. (French time) on Wednesday January 8.

Info on teams and groups

Athletic Bilbao vs FC Barcelona Probable Teams

Injuries and suspended players

Bilbao team info

Yeray Alvarez, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Oihan Sancet will have to take exams before Wednesday’s game, with Ernesto Valverde likely considering changes.

The rotations could allow players like Unai Simon, Andoni Gorosabel, Dani Vivian and Yuri Berchiche to start. Nico Williams and Inaki Williams are also expected to return to the starting XI.

Barça team info

Dani Olmo and Pau Victor feature in the squad despite their recording issues, while Hector Fort and Andreas Christensen could be included after overcoming injuries. Ferran Torres remains uncertain on a physical level.

Blaugrana coach Hansi Flick may also decide not to take a risk with Lamine Yamal, who is returning from an ankle injury. Inaki Pena, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, Gavi and Raphinha should benefit from the adjustments in the team’s composition.

The form of the two teams

Direct confrontations

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