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Barcelona vs Athletic Club 5-0: Raphinha Brace Stars in Supercopa Semifinal Rout

Barcelona vs Athletic Club 5-0 was a one-sided  Spanish SuperCopa semifinal, where Barcelona delivered a great performance against Athletic Club. The match was played at Alinma Bank Stadium at Jeddah on 7th January 2026. Hansi Flick’s team scored four goals in 16 first-half minutes and reached the final. Barcelona vs Athletic Club 5-0 Match Basics & …

Barcelona vs Athletic Club 5-0 was a one-sided  Spanish SuperCopa semifinal, where Barcelona delivered a great performance against Athletic Club. The match was played at Alinma Bank Stadium at Jeddah on 7th January 2026. Hansi Flick’s team scored four goals in 16 first-half minutes and reached the final.

Barcelona vs Athletic Club 5-0 Match Basics & Timeline

Date & Venue: Wednesday, 7 January 2026, Alinma Bank Stadium, Jeddah.

Final Score: Barcelona 5–0 Athletic Club (HT 4–0).

Competition: Spanish Supercopa 2025–26 semifinal.

Barcelona vs Athletic Club 5-0 Goal Timeline:

22′ Ferran Torres (1–0): Scuffed home rebound from Fermín López shot; Bardghji cross setup.

30′ Fermín López (2–0): Thumping right‑foot strike (12 yards) from Raphinha/Pedri interplay.

34′ Roony Bardghji (3–0): Low right‑foot shot sneaks under Unai Simón’s arm after López assist.

38′ Raphinha (4–0): Left‑foot rocket into roof from box weave, Jesús Areso beaten.

52′ Raphinha (5–0): Clinical right‑foot finish on loose ball; brace complete.

View FotMob stats for xG breakdown.

Barcelona vs Athletic Club 5-0 Barcelona Lineup (4–2–3–1) & Defenders:

Starting XI: Joan García (GK); Koundé, Cubarsí, Eric García, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Raphinha, Fermín López, Bardghji; Torres.

Key Defenders (Ratings from SI):

Joan García (GK, 7.8/10): Comfortable holds on Bilbao threats; gave Spain NT notice. Little tested but assured.

Eric García (CB, 7.9/10): Swept from halfway, easiest game this season; won all duels.

Pau Cubarsí (CB, 7.3/10): Passing drill out back; solid vs Williams/Navarro.

Jules Koundé (RB, 7.3/10): Tidy passes; beaten by Navarro dribbles occasionally.

Alejandro Balde (LB, 7.0/10): Linked with Raphinha; shut down Berenguer. Subbed 64′.

Like the Barcelona vs Espanyol 2-0 derby, defense was key here.

Fermín López earned 9.3/10 per SI player ratings.

Key Stats

Category Barcelona Athletic Club
Possession 80–82% 18–20%
Shots (On Target) 13 (7) 9 (3)
xG 2.09 1.76
Big Chances 3 3
Pass Accuracy 92–94% 68%
Corners 5 5
Fouls 8 7

Check the full ESPN match report for complete play-by-play.

Builds on recent form from Barcelona vs Alavés 3–1.

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