Barcelona Demolish Athletic Club to Reach Supercopa Final
January 7, 2026
276d agoBarcelona Demolish Athletic Club to Reach Supercopa Final
Barcelona delivered a stunning display of attacking football, thrashing Athletic Club 5-0 in Jeddah to secure their place in the Spanish Supercopa final . The Blaugrana were utterly dominant, particularly in a blistering first half where they scored four times in just 16 minutes, effectively ending the contest before halftime .
A First-Half Avalanche of Goals
After a tense opening, Barcelona's breakthrough came in the 22nd minute from Ferran Torres . The floodgates then opened: Fermín López made it 2-0 in the 30th minute, followed quickly by a goal from Roony Bardghji . Brazilian winger Raphinha capped the first-half demolition with a powerful strike in the 38th minute and added his second and the team's fifth shortly after the restart .
Tactical Mastery and Record Performance
Manager Hansi Flick's decision-making was vindicated, with the team performing flawlessly even with star teenager Lamine Yamal starting on the bench . The victory was not just a win but a historic statement, setting a new record for the biggest win ever in the history of the Spanish Supercopa . Athletic Club, despite a bright start, were overwhelmed and could only hit the post in their best chance before halftime .
Looking Ahead to the Final
With this resounding victory, Barcelona advances to the tournament's showpiece final . There, they will face the winner of the other semi-final between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, setting up a potential El Clásico final or a Madrid derby decider for the trophy .
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