The Spanish Super Cup continues its course and today one of the most anticipated semifinals will be played between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona. Just hours before the match, the latest news is setting the tone.
From significant absences to decisions that could change the course of the tournament: Tension is palpable. One who couldn't avoid reacting to the events is sports journalist Tomás Roncero.
Nico Williams's Absence: A Loss for Athletic
One of today's main news is the absence of Nico Williams, one of Athletic Club's key players. The Basque forward will miss the semifinal due to a minor injury. Although it's a preventive measure, Williams's absence is a significant loss for Ernesto Valverde's team, which faces FC Barcelona at a crucial moment.
Williams's speed and dribbling have been key in Athletic's campaign and his absence could leave a significant void in the team's offense. This blow comes at a difficult time for the Basques, who will have to rethink their strategy without one of their pillars.
FC Barcelona: Positive News at the Last Moment
On the other hand, FC Barcelona has received positive news in the hours leading up to the match. According to Manu Carreño on Carrusel Deportivo, the CSD has granted a temporary registration to Olmo and Pau Víctor, allowing their temporary registration with Barcelona.
This is excellent news for the blaugrana team, which is going through a challenging phase. With several difficulties, Barcelona saw its team limited. With Olmo and Pau Víctor, however, Hansi will have more options against Athletic.
Tomás Roncero's Reaction
One of the most notable comments of the day came from Tomás Roncero, who expressed his surprise at the latest news on his X account.
In his message, the journalist wrote: "How shocking. I imagine how @AthleticClub must feel now. Here it's not the same coffee for everyone..."
Roncero's reflection refers to the situation surrounding the registration of players at FC Barcelona. The temporary measure granted by the CSD allows Barcelona to register Olmo and Pau Víctor. In contrast, other similar situations haven't been solved as quickly for other teams.
Roncero's irony reflects the tensions and criticisms that arise when federative decisions are not perceived as equitable among different clubs.