JEDDAH: It did not look like the easiest opening 20 minutes for Barcelona in Jeddah during their encounter with Athletic Bilbao. Yet in a breathtaking 16-minute spell, the Catalans turned uncertainty into complete control, racing into a four-goal lead before the interval. More than 50,000 fans packed the Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah to witness the spectacle, although the likes of Marcus Rashford and Lamine Yamal were rested, allowing opportunities for youngsters like Roony Bardghji and Fermin Lopez. Lopez would emerge as one of the standout performers of the night.

JEDDAH: Official delegations from FC Barcelona and Athletic Club de Bilbao arrived in Jeddah on Monday night ahead of the Spanish Super Cup, which starts on Wednesday at King…

JEDDAH: Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick said that his team is fully prepared for their Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Athletic Bilbao, in Jeddah, on Wednesday, and hopes to…