Barcelona continued their dominance in Spanish football by thrashing Athletic Club 5-0 in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia, securing a place in the final with an emphatic performance. The 15-time winners displayed attacking brilliance, scoring four goals in just 16 minutes and leaving their opponents stunned.

Historic First-Half Performance

Barcelona made history by becoming the first team ever to score four first-half goals in a Spanish Super Cup semi-final. The match was effectively over by halftime, with the Catalan giants demonstrating their superiority on both ends of the pitch.

Ferran Torres opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, finishing calmly from close range after a slick team move. Just minutes later, Fermin Lopez unleashed a powerful strike into the top corner, doubling Barcelona’s lead.

Roony Bardghji continued the onslaught with a fierce effort that squirmed under the hands of Athletic Club goalkeeper Unai Simon, and Brazilian winger Raphinha added another, firing a stunning shot into the roof of the net to complete a four-goal half by the 38th minute.

Barcelona’s Dominance Continues in the Second Half

The second half saw Raphinha claim his second goal for Barcelona just four minutes after the restart, making it 5-0 and leaving the Athletic Club defense completely helpless. From that point, Barcelona comfortably controlled possession, ensuring they remained dominant until the final whistle.

With this win, Barcelona extended their winning streak to nine consecutive matches across all competitions, a testament to Hansi Flick’s tactical acumen and the squad’s quality.

Road to the Final

Barcelona will now face the winner of the semi-final between Atletico Madrid and 13-time champions Real Madrid, who will clash on Thursday at 19:00 GMT. The Spanish Super Cup final 2026 is set to take place on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after the Saudi Arabia-Spanish Football Federation partnership was extended, allowing the tournament to be hosted in the country until 2029.

Key Takeaways

• Barcelona became the first team to score four first-half goals in a Spanish Super Cup semi-final.
• Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, Roony Bardghji, and Raphinha were the goal scorers.
• Raphinha scored twice, helping Barcelona dominate 5-0.
• Barcelona now has nine consecutive wins under Hansi Flick.
• The final will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, against Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid.

Barcelona’s commanding performance underlines their intent to continue dominating Spanish football and adds another memorable chapter to their storied history.