"The first silverware of the Spanish domestic season will be won this week, but the Spanish Supercopa will also turn the spotlight toward the epic battle to be Spain's No.1 goalkeeper when the men's World Cup starts in five months. And no, Arsenal fans: Even though Mikel Arteta's team are shaping up as potential Premier League and Champions League winners thanks to an excellent season from David Raya, he's not even in this argument."
"Simón, son of a police officer, possesses a massive mentality. He's capable of remaining supernaturally calm under pressure, rising to the occasion; he's also big in one-on-one moments when he can see the whites of a striker's eyes because they're so close. - LaLiga is back! Predictions for rest of season He's a proven trophy-winner, but like Casillas, the guy who thought of himself as a cat with nine lives, this is not a metronomic, methodical, er"
The Spanish Supercopa will award the first domestic silverware and spotlight the race to be Spain's No.1 goalkeeper ahead of the World Cup in five months. David Raya is enjoying an excellent club season but is not part of the national starting debate. The principal candidates are Athletic Club's Unai Simón, an experienced international who has endured microerrors this season, and Barcelona's uncapped 24-year-old Joan García, who is producing extraordinary shot-stopping displays. Simón combines international trophies, a strong mentality and one-on-one strengths. The Supercopa semifinal between Athletic and Barcelona will pit the two goalkeepers directly against each other.
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