Barcelona are aiming for their first trophy of the season, and they are so far on course to give themselves the best chance of success in the Spanish Super Cup after taking an early lead in their

Hansi Flick hinted at his side for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic with the minutes he gave out in the Copa del Rey match against Barbastro, where players like Gavi, Cubarsí, Raphinha and Casadó were rested, as well as Lamine Yamal. Now, all of them are set to start.

FC Barcelona training at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Monday in preparation for the semi-final match of the Spanish Super Cup.

At Athletic Club of Bilbao, the month of January creeps up with a little trepidation. It means a new transfer window has opened and, at this unique football institution, that’s a period to be negotiated with a unique set of skills.