The last time Athletic Bilbao faced Barcelona in a Spanish Super Cup final in 2021, they emerged as 3-2 victors. This time, the teams meet in the semifinal, with a high-flying Blaugrana side facing an Athletic team battling for consistency.
It's Spanish Super Cup action on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as Barcelona face Athletic Bilbao. Blaugrana boss Hansi Flick will be aiming to steer his dominant side into another final.
📈Team Form📉
🔵 Barcelona: Top (1st) of La Liga.
🔴 Athletic Bilbao: Eighth (8th) in La Liga.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head📊
🔥 Barcelona are on an eight-match winning streak in all competitions.
🔥 Barcelona are unbeaten in their last five meetings against Athletic.
🔥 Barcelona have conceded just once in their last five games against Athletic.
🔥 Athletic's last Super Cup win over Barcelona was a 3-2 victory in the 2021 final.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔵Barcelona | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢:
Hansi Flick's side are the heavy favourites and defending champions. They have not lost a domestic fixture since the end of October.
Barcelona beat Athletic 4-0 in the league this season and will be confident of booking a spot in Sunday's final.
🔴Athletic Bilbao | Form: W🟢D🟡L🔴W🟢L🔴D🟡:
It has been a difficult first half of the campaign for Ernesto Valverde's side. They have only one win in their last five matches.
The Lions know what it takes to win this cup, but face a tough task against an in-form Barcelona.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔵Barcelona (possible):
J Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde; E Garcia, De Jong; Raphinha, Pedri, Yamal; Torres.
🔴Athletic Bilbao (possible):
Simon; Gorosabel, Vivian, Paredes, Boiro; Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar; I Williams, Sancet, N Williams; Guruzeta.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Lamine Yamal — set to operate in a wide area for Barcelona, providing an attacking threat.
✨ Nico Williams — admired by Barcelona, his pace and skills will be key for Athletic on the counter.
✨ Ferran Torres — expected to lead the line for Barcelona and look to score.
✨ Gorka Guruzeta — scored last time out for Athletic and will look to keep his starting spot.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Barcelona to win = 1.53
💵 Athletic Bilbao to win = 5.98
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.66
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.53
This clash presents a classic contrast: a confident, in-form Barcelona side chasing history faces an Athletic team desperate to salvage their season.
With history offering a slim hope for the underdogs, the stage in Jeddah is set for a compelling Spanish Super Cup night.
Who do you think will advance to the final? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao game here on MSport.
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