Raphinha Double Powers Barca to 5-0 Rout, Spanish Super Cup Final Berth

Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates after scoring the fifth goal during the Spanish Super Cup semifinal soccer match against Athletic Club Bilbao at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

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News18•08-01-2026, 08:58

Raphinha Double Powers Barca to 5-0 Rout, Spanish Super Cup Final Berth

•Barcelona dominated Athletic Bilbao 5-0 in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
•Brazilian star Raphinha scored two goals, with Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, and Roony Bardghji adding one each.
•Barca, the 15-time champions, will face either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid in Sunday's final.
•The victory marks Barcelona's ninth consecutive win across all competitions, showcasing their strong form.
•Athletic Bilbao's goalkeeper Unai Simon made a costly error, contributing to their dismal performance.

Why It Matters: Barcelona's dominant 5-0 win over Athletic Bilbao, fueled by Raphinha's brace, secures their spot in the Spanish Super Cup final.

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