Barcelona and Osasuna face each other this Thursday in the second semi-final of the Spanish Cup, which will be held from January 10 to 14 in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. In the final, Real Madrid awaits, who beat Atlético de Madrid (3-5) in extra time. At stake is a place in the final and the chance to fight for the first title of the season.
The Blaugranas arrive in Riyadh as defending champions and current LaLiga champions. For its part, rookie Osasuna, which is making its debut in the competition, is competing as runner-up in the Copa del Rey tournament.
Xavi Hernández's team faces the defense of the title as an opportunity to reconnect with the titles, but mainly with itself. The culés have had several matches in a row with many doubts in their game. And the results are not consistent either. Right now, they are seven points behind Real Madrid and Girona, leaders of LaLiga EA Sports.
The Spanish Super Cup could be a turning point for the Blaugranas. Last year he found a boost in Saudi Arabia that not only led him to win the title, but catapulted him towards LaLiga.
For its part, Osasuna arrives in Riyadh with qualification for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey under its belt. Jagoba's team Arrasate to reach the Super Cup with only one defeat in their last six games.
The match between Barcelona and Osasuna corresponding to the second semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup will be played this Thursday, January 11, at 8:00 p.m. The meeting can be seen on television on Movistar and can also be followed live through the La Vanguardia website.
