Barcelona continue to look unstoppable, extending their winning run to eight matches in all competitions with a 2-0 league victory over Espanyol. That result kept Hansi Flick’s side four points clear at the top of La Liga and further underlined their momentum heading into Wednesday’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final.
Softfootball reported that the Catalan giants are brimming with confidence, having not lost a domestic game since El Clásico in October.
Their latest league success also followed a tough win over Espanyol, sealed by late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski, a match that highlighted their patience and cutting edge.
The Blaugrana are chasing a place in Sunday’s final and history is firmly on their side. They are the competition’s most successful club and defending champions, having beaten Real Madrid last year. Barcelona have also dominated this matchup recently, including a 4-0 league win earlier in the season and a solid defensive record against Athletic.
Their authority at the top of the table has been reinforced by hard-fought wins over Villarreal, underlining their ability to manage difficult games. Barcelona have also built anticipation online, posting on Their X handle about the Super Cup semi-final kickoff times.
𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦: 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟!
Athletic Bilbao arrive as underdogs after an inconsistent run and a 1-1 draw with Osasuna. Injuries and suspensions have limited Ernesto Valverde’s options, though the Williams brothers remain key threats.
Team News
Barcelona are close to full strength, with only Christensen and Gavi sidelined, while Athletic are missing several defenders.
Possible Lineups
Barcelona: J Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde; E Garcia, De Jong; Raphinha, Pedri, Yamal; Torres.
Athletic: Simon; Gorosabel, Vivian, Paredes, Boiro; Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar; I Williams, Sancet, N Williams; Guruzeta.
Softfootball Prediction
Barcelona 3-1 Athletic Bilbao. Barca’s form and attacking depth should be decisive.
