The Royal Spanish Football Federation announced the semifinal matchups for the Spanish Super Cup on Monday. Barcelona will meet Athletic Club while Real Madrid takes on crosstown rival Atletico Madrid in the competition scheduled for January 7 through 11 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. King Abdullah Sports City will host all matches at the venue that has become a regular site for Spanish soccer events.
Barcelona enters as defending champion after defeating Real Madrid 5-2 in last season's final under manager Hansi Flick as part of a treble-winning campaign. The tournament format pairs the league champion and runner-up against the two Copa del Rey finalists. The Super Cup previously featured only the domestic league and cup winners in a single match.
Barcelona enters as defending champion after defeating Real Madrid 5-2 in last season's final under manager Hansi Flick as part of a treble-winning campaign. The tournament format pairs the league champion and runner-up against the two Copa del Rey finalists. The Super Cup previously featured only the domestic league and cup winners in a single match.
