"After starting 2026 with a crucial victory at the RCDE Stadium against Espanyol, Barcelona has shifted its sights to the first official title of the season. The Blaugrana arrive at the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia riding a wave of very positive momentum, having strung together eight consecutive victories. The objective is clear: retain the trophy, a "minor" title that nonetheless promises a significant morale boost for the decisive stretch of the campaign."
"As revealed by Diario SPORT, the Barcelona expedition is set to depart for Jeddah this Monday at 12:30 PM (CET). Before the flight, Hansi Flick's men will hold a training session three hours earlier, at 9:30 AM, at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Following this session, the German coach will officially announce the squad list. It is highly likely that Ronald Araujo will travel with the team to continue his recovery process alongside his teammates."
"Upon landing in Saudi Arabia at approximately 6:00 PM (Spanish time), the players, coaching staff, and directors will head to The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah hotel to rest. The preparation ramps up on Tuesday. Hansi Flick and a selected player will face the media in a press conference 45 minutes prior to the team's scheduled training session, which will kick off at 4:00 PM at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium."
Barcelona begins the Super Cup campaign with strong momentum after an opening-2026 win over Espanyol and eight consecutive victories. The objective is to retain the Spanish Super Cup, a minor trophy with important morale value for the season's decisive stretch. The team will depart for Jeddah on Monday at 12:30 PM (CET) after a 9:30 AM training at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, where the coach will announce the squad. Ronald Araujo is likely to travel to continue recovery with teammates. Arrival is scheduled around 6:00 PM (Spanish time) with rest at The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah. Preparation includes a Tuesday 4:00 PM session at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and a press conference 45 minutes earlier. Barcelona faces Athletic Club in the semi-final Wednesday at 8:00 PM and would meet the Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid winner in the final on Sunday.
Read at Barca Universal
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