Hansi Flick’s Barca Strolls Past Athletic in 5-0 Spanish Super Cup Masterclass

Barcelona delivered a five star performance to crush Athletic Bilbao and secure their spot in the Spanish Super Cup final. The demolition began in the 23rd minute when Ferran Torres pounced on a rebound to open the scoring. By the time the halftime whistle blew, Barca was already up 4-0 thanks to clinical strikes from Fermin Lopez, Roony Bardghji, and Raphinha. The Brazilian forward was the Man of the Match, eventually scoring his second goal in the 52nd minute to complete the 5-0 rout.

A Stroll in the Park for Hansi Flick

The Spanish press described the victory as a stroll or an exhibition, noting that Barcelona made the game look incredibly easy. Even with star Lamine Yamal watching from the bench for the entire match, Flick’s team showed relentless attacking pressure and defensive discipline. Athletic Bilbao, usually a gritty and difficult opponent, had no answers for Barcas movement and quick transitions. Raphinha noted after the game that when the team plays with this level of focus, even the toughest matches become simple.

Roony Bardghji and the Next Generation

A major highlight of the night was the performance of young talent Roony Bardghji, who scored a cheeky goal by sliding the ball under Unai Simon in the 34th minute. His integration into the first team continues to impress, as he looks perfectly at home alongside established stars like Pedri and Gavi. The result has sent a clear message to the rest of Europe that Barcas youth system and tactical identity are stronger than ever. Fans in Jeddah were treated to a display of pure "tiki taka" football revived under Flicks management.

Waiting for the Madrid Derby Winner

With this 5-0 victory, Barcelona now awaits the winner of the second semifinal between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. That high stakes Madrid derby is scheduled for Thursday night, with the winners set to face Barca in the grand final this Sunday. The Spanish front pages are already buzzing about a potential "El Clasico" final, which would be a massive ratings draw for the tournament. For now, the focus remains on Barcas dominance and their clinical return to trophy winning form.