Thu Jan 09 15:10:13 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona and Athletic Club Clash in Saudi Super Cup Semifinal
**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** – The Spanish Super Cup kicks off today with a highly anticipated semifinal clash between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club. All eyes will be on Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who returns from an ankle injury, and midfielder Dani Olmo, whose participation hangs in the balance. Olmo, along with teammate Pau Víctor, awaits a decision from the Spanish Sports Council regarding their provisional registration with the club.
This match marks the first opportunity for Barcelona manager Hansi Flick to secure a trophy since the team’s last league title win under Xavi Hernandez in 2023. The high-stakes encounter in Saudi Arabia promises an exciting start to the Super Cup tournament.
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