The Spanish Super Cup begins this evening with this first semi-final between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao, at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this evening at 8 p.m.
Hansi Flick opts for an attacking 4-2-3-1 despite injuries to Christensen and Gavi; Ernesto Valverde responds in mirror fashion with his Williams at peak speed.
FC Barcelona (4-2-3-1) : Joan García – Koundé, Cubarsí, G. Martín, Balde – É. García, De Jong (ou Pedri) – Yamal, Raphinha, Rashford (ou Fermín López) – Ferran Torres.
Absent: Christensen (cruciate ligaments), Gavi, Ter Stegen (unsure). Araujo back but limited.
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1) : Unai Simón – Gorosabel (ou Areso), Vivian, Paredes, Boiro – Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar – I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams – Cruzeta.
Absent: Berchiche, Laporte, Prados, Sannadi.
