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 & 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.
