(Football news) Saudi Arabia will host the Spanish Super Cup semi finals as defending La Liga champions Atletico Madrid will take on Athletic Club Bilbao. The winner of the match will take on the winner of the 1st semi final between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.

Both the teams drew their last La Liga games on the weekend. Atletico Madrid were held to a 2-2 draw away at Villareal. Athletic Club on the other hand played away at Deportivo Alaves and could only manage a goalless draw. Atletico Madrid will be without Antoine Griezmann and Stefan Savic who are still nursing their injuries. Athletic Club on the other hand have all their players fit for the game.

The game will be very tight and is likely to be a low scoring contest. Atletico Madrid will rely on Luis Suarez up top who is just back from suspension. Similarly Athletic Club will be looking to unleash Inaki Williams with every opportunity on the counter. The midfield battle between Koke and Raul Garcia will be very crucial. These days it is always unclear what formation Diego Simeone will put out. After sticking with a 3-5-2 at the start of the season he reverted back to his tried and trusted 4-4-2. 

Possible Playing XI:

Atlético Madrid: Jan Oblak; Mario Hermoso, Jose Gimenez, Renan Lodi, Marcos Llorente; Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Thomas Lemar, Yannick Carrasco; Angel Correa, Luis Suarez

Athletic Club: Unai Simon; Mikel Balenziaga, Inigo Martinez, Yeray Alvarez, Oscar De Marcos; Unai Vencedor, Dani Garcia, Iker Muniain, Alex Berenguer; Oihan Sancet, Inaki Williams

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