Barcelona’s plan in Saudi Arabia as the club eye Super Cup glory | OneFootball

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.

Barcelona’s plan for the Super Cup

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.

Ronald Araujo will be a part of the Barcelona camp in Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

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 will begin their title defence in the semi-finals against Athletic Club on Wednesday at 8:00 PM.

Should they overcome the Basque outfit, who are enduring a difficult season, the Blaugrana will face the winner of the Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid tie in the final on Sunday.