Barcelona Clashes with Athletic Club: Your Complete Viewing Guide for TV and Live Stream
Barcelona seeks to retain their Spanish Super Cup crown this week in Saudi Arabia, with their opening challenge coming against a formidable Athletic Club in Wednesday night's semifinal encounter.
Hansi Flick's squad has overcome their early campaign struggles and remains unbeaten in domestic competition since the end of October. The Catalans have established a four-point advantage at the summit of La Liga following their victory against Espanyol in their most recent outing, and they're hoping to secure their inaugural trophy of the campaign this week as they pursue another domestic treble under their German manager.
Athletic Club will be determined to cause an upset and seek retribution for the 4–0 thrashing they endured during Barcelona's Camp Nou reopening match in November. Ernesto Valverde's team has experienced a disappointing season, yet they remain a threatening outfit with players who can trouble any adversary.
With a largely fit roster, Barcelona are beginning to operate at peak performance. Claiming silverware in January could provide additional momentum to a team already anticipated to compete for every available title over the coming six months.
Here's your guide to watching Barcelona vs. Athletic Club in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal.
What Time Does Barcelona vs. Athletic Club Kick Off?
How to Watch Barcelona vs. Athletic Club on TV, Live Stream
Supporters of the Catalan club in the United States can view the match on television through ESPN 2. Streaming alternatives are accessible via the ESPN App and fuboTV.
Viewers who prefer Spanish commentary in the U.S. can tune in to ESPN Deportes.
TNT Sports 1 serves fans in the United Kingdom, with discovery+ and the discovery App also carrying the fixture, though a valid subscription is necessary.
For all Spanish football competitions, Sky Sports and Sky+ hold the broadcasting rights in Mexico. Regrettably for Canadian viewers, no broadcasts are currently scheduled for this match.
Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | ESPN 2, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes, fuboTV |
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 1, discovery+, discovery App |
Canada | Not Televised |
Mexico | Sky Sports, Sky+ |
What's Next for Barcelona and Athletic Club?
The victor of Wednesday's encounter will advance to Sunday's championship match and will meet the winner of Thursday's Madrid derby semifinal between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.
Whatever unfolds this week, both clubs will return to Spain next week as attention turns back to La Liga competition.
Barcelona will resume action on European mainland when they welcome Real Sociedad on Sunday, Jan. 18, seeking to maintain their impressive La Liga momentum. Athletic Club returns to the pitch a day earlier when they travel to face Mallorca, aiming to begin their push toward European qualification spots.