Barcelona e Real Madrid face each other, this Wednesday, at 16:00 (Brasília time), for the semi-final of the Supercopa de España. As in 2020, the tournament will be played in Saudi Arabia – last year, the competition was played on Spanish soil due to the pandemic. The qualifier for the final will face the winner of the duel between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao.
The Merengues arrive for the classic as favorites. The leaders of the Spanish Championship are in a good phase and have won 15 of the last 18 games that have entered the field. In this period, there is even a 2-1 victory over Barça, out of home. In addition, coach Carlo Ancelotti counts on the good rapport of the duo Benzema and Vinicius Jr.
On the other side of the confrontation, Barça is not having a good time. Xavi’s men are sixth in the league and have won just three of their last eight official engagements this season.
However, this Tuesday, Barcelona received good news and will have news against Real. Defender Ronald Araújo, midfielders Pedri and Frenkie de Jong and forwards Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres could be selected. To advance to the final, the club also bets on the experienced Daniel Alves, Piqué and Sergio Busquets.
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