Why aren’t Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski playing for Barcelona vs. Athletic Club in Spanish Super Cup?

Barcelona face Athletic Club in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup, and neither Lamine Yamal nor Robert Lewandowski are included in the starting lineup.

Barcelona face their first major test of 2026 on Wednesday. The team traveled to Saudi Arabia to compete in the Spanish Super Cup, the tournament that brings together the top four teams from last season in Spain. In the semifinals, the opponent is Athletic Club, and neither Lamine Yamal nor Robert Lewandowski will be part of the starting lineup.