Fc Barcelona vs Real Madrid live match is set to take place in Saudi Arabia in the Supercopa De Espana Semi-final match. The match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 12th January 2022.
This will be Xavi’s first El Clasico as a manager. Barcelona is currently going through a rough patch. However, Real Madrid is enjoying its glory days, as its attacking duo gives spectacular performances in every match.
This El-Clasico will surely set up a thrilling encounter for both sets of fans and neutrals alike.
FC Barcelona Vs Real Madrid Supercopa de Espana Semifinal Preview & Team News:
Content Summary
Barcelona is coming into the game after a 1-1 draw against Granada. Barcelona concedes a late equalizer in the match. New boss Xavi is yet to get fully to grips with the Catalans, who dropped points late on at Granada on the weekend to make it just five wins in his 11 games at the club. These draws hold them back from taking 3 points.
However, Real Madrid is coming with a win. Real Madrid leads La Liga by five points after a 4-1 romp past Valencia on the weekend. Their Attacking duo (Karim Benzema & Vincious Jr.) showed no signs of tiredness. Both are having the best season of their careers. So far, Vincious scored 14 goals and 10 assists.
Barcelona Announced the squad for the semifinal. The Barça coach named a 24 man list for the competition. Despite being in the squad Araujo, Ansu Fati and Frenkie de Jong make the trip without having been declared fit.
Carlo Ancelotti has left Gareth Bale and Mariano Diaz back in Spain for the Supercopa campaign while recalling Dani Carvajal (muscle) and Luka Jovic (Covid) from their absences.
Bale is suffering from an issue with his back, the Italian said with Mariano out due to a hamstring injury.
Possible Line ups
Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Jordi Alba, Pique, D. Alves, Busquets, Gonzalez, Dembele, L. De Jong, Depay
Real Madrid: Courtois, Vazquez, Alaba, Mendy, Militao, Modric, Kroos, Casemiro, Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius Junior
How To Watch Fc Barcelona vs Real Madrid Supercopa de Espana Live Online Worldwide?
United Kingdom: FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid semifinal is scheduled to broadcast at 7 pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. King Fahd International Stadium in Saudi Arabia will host the match.
United States: US viewers can watch the match live on ESPN+ and their online platforms and mobile streaming application.
Worldwide: The match will be televised on BT Sport 1, with coverage beginning at 6.30 pm. BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the website or BT Sport app.
What Time Fc Barcelona vs Real Madrid Supercopa de Espana Semifinal Tie Starts Worldwide ?
In the UK match starts at around 19:00 UK time. As for European viewers, it will be at 20:45 CET.
US viewers can tune in at 2:00 PM ET time to get the live-action.
Prediction
In the last 4 encounters, Real Madrid trash Fc Barcelona with a defeat. The Whites are the favorites in the semifinal game.
It is going to be tough for Barca with the absence of players like Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia, Pedri, Sergi Roberto and the odds to proceed to the Spanish Cup final are so far in favor of the Los Blancos.
Final Prediction: 2-1 Real Madrid.