On January 7 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT), Barcelona will face Athletic Club in an exciting Supercopa de España match at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. The winner of this clash will secure a place in the final, with Barcelona aiming to defend their title from last season’s tournament where they triumphed over Real Madrid 5-2.
Barcelona, currently leading La Liga, arrives at this competition with an impressive unbeaten streak in domestic tournaments since October. Under the management of Hansi Flick, the team is eyeing their 16th title in the Supercopa, a feat unmatched by any other Spanish team.
Athletic Club, on the other hand, comes into the match following a 1-1 draw against Osasuna, leaving them in 8th place in the La Liga standings. The team managed by Ernesto Valverde will be looking to upset the defending champions in this high-stakes encounter.
For viewers in the US and Canada, the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2 and ESPN Select. ESPN Select, now part of ESPN’s updated streaming platform, offers a range of content for a monthly fee, including Spanish La Liga matches. Fans looking to stream the game on the go can access the match via various live TV streaming services that include ESPN2.
For international audiences, TNT Sports will carry the match in the UK, while viewers in Australia can catch the action on beIN Sports. Canadian viewers aiming to watch need to use a VPN to access streaming services from home, as no local broadcasters will air the game live.
As anticipation builds for this thrilling matchup, fans are eager to see if Barcelona can continue their dominant run or if Athletic Club will provide a compelling challenge in the Supercopa de España.