How to watch Athletic Club vs Barcelona TODAY; Supercopa de España semifinals broadcast

Discover the schedule and where to watch the Athletic Club vs Barcelona match: possible lineup, predictions, and more from the Spanish Super

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The Athletic Club vs FC Barcelona match can be watched on ESPN+ Plus, Fubo Sports, ESPN 2, and ESPN Deportes on Wednesday, January 8, at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT. Taking place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Athletic Club will look to solidify their recent form and surprise the Catalans, while FC Barcelona will aim to overcome their inconsistencies and secure a spot in the Spanish Super Cup final. Learn how both teams are performing, their strategies, and the keys to this exciting clash.

How is Athletic Club performing?

Athletic Club has maintained solid form in their recent matches, achieving significant results in both domestic and international competitions. In their most recent Copa del Rey match, they drew 3-3 against UD Logroñés, advancing thanks to their strength in penalties. This result highlighted their resilience but also exposed defensive issues.

In LaLiga, the Basques are on a positive run, securing a 2-1 victory against Osasuna, where their midfield dominance and effectiveness in the rival's area were key. They also shone in the Europa League, defeating Fenerbahce 2-0, with defensive solidity and counterattacking efficiency playing crucial roles.

Recent Athletic Club matches

January 4: UD Logroñés 3-3 Athletic Club (Copa del Rey, advanced on penalties)
December 21: Osasuna 1-2 Athletic Club (LaLiga)
December 15: Alavés 1-1 Athletic Club (LaLiga)
December 11: Fenerbahce 0-2 Athletic Club (Europa League)
December 8: Athletic Club 2-0 Villarreal CF (LaLiga)

How is FC Barcelona performing?

FC Barcelona arrives at this clash with a mix of dominant victories and unexpected defeats. In their latest Copa del Rey match, they secured an emphatic 4-0 victory against UD Barbastro, showcasing offensive prowess and possession control. This win was crucial to restoring confidence after some adverse LaLiga results.

In domestic league action, the Catalans have struggled with consistency. They lost 1-2 to Atlético de Madrid, revealing defensive vulnerabilities, and previously fell 0-1 to CD Leganés, where a lack of finishing was evident. However, their 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League displayed their ability to compete at the highest level.

Recent FC Barcelona matches

January 4: UD Barbastro 0-4 FC Barcelona (Copa del Rey)
December 21: FC Barcelona 1-2 Atlético de Madrid (LaLiga)
December 15: FC Barcelona 0-1 CD Leganés (LaLiga)
December 11: Borussia Dortmund 2-3 FC Barcelona (Champions League)
December 7: Real Betis 2-2 FC Barcelona (LaLiga)

Possible lineups

Athletic Club

Unai Simón
De Marcos
Vivian
Paredes
Yuri
Jauregizar
Galarreta
Berenguer
Unai Gómez
Iñaki Williams
Guruzeta

FC Barcelona

Wojciech Szczesny
Jules Koundé
Pau Cubarsí
Iñigo Martínez
Alejandro Balde
Marc Casadó
Pedri
Gavi
Raphinha
Lamine Yamal
Robert Lewandowski

Predictions

Odds:

Athletic Bilbao: +320
Draw: +295
FC Barcelona: -130

Match details

Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
Tournament: Spanish Super Cup (Semifinals)
Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium

How to watch Athletic Club vs FC Barcelona live?

Broadcast: ESPN+ Plus, Fubo Sports, ESPN 2, and ESPN Deportes

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