Barcelona coach Xavi will have a full strength squad to choose from when the Spanish league leaders take on Real Betis in Riyadh for a place in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Xavi oversaw training at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on the eve of Barca's semi-final match up being held in Saudi Arabia.
Star striker Robert Lewandowski is available despite serving a three-match domestic ban as is Ferran Torres who has been handed a two-game suspension after his sending off in last weekend's 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid.
The winner will face Real Madrid in the final after the reigning Spanish and European champions overcame Valencia in a penalty shoot-out on Wednesday.
This is the fourth edition of the revamped final four format of the Super Cup. The final takes place on Sunday.
Real Madrid book Super Cup final place
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Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and midfielder Marco Asensio celebrate after winning the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Valencia at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January 11, 2023. AFP -
Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid saves a penalty in the shootout. Getty -
Real Madrid players during the shootout. EPA -
Real Madrid players celebrate after winning the semi-final in Riyadh. EPA -
Benzema , Courtois and Asensio celebrate. EPA -
Karim Benzema celebrates with Eder Militao after scoring the opening goal. AFP -
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring the opening goal. AFP -
Eder Militao and Benzema celebrate. AP -
Valencia's Brazilian forward Samuel Lino celebrates levelling at 1-1. AFP -
Real's Federico Valverde wins a header. Getty -
Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili jumps for the ball with Madrid's Brazilian defender Eder Militao. AFP -
Fans hold up signs with the number of Real's Karim Benzema. Getty -
Madrid defender Eder Militao battles with Valencia forward Justin Kluivert. AFP -
Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid and Edinson Cavani of Valencia embrace after the match. Getty
