Overview
- Kickoff is listed at 20:00 local in Jeddah (2:00 p.m. ET / 13:00 CDMX), with broad coverage including DAZN/Movistar Plus+ in Spain, ESPN2/ESPN platforms and fuboTV in the U.S., and SKY Sports/SKY Plus in Mexico and Central America.
- The winner advances to Sunday’s final on January 11 to face the victor of Real Madrid vs. Atlético de Madrid.
- The semifinal format skips extra time and goes straight to penalties if level after 90 minutes.
- Referee Isidro Díaz de Mera officiates with Jorge Figueroa on VAR, as confirmed in the match appointments.
- Barcelona arrive as defending champions on an eight-match winning run, while Athletic Club enter with more uneven recent form and injury concerns.