Barcelona dominated Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, putting on a goal-scoring clinic to secure their place in the tournament's final.

Hansi Flick's side cruised to a massive victory, fueled by a brilliant performance from Brazilian forward Raphinha.

On Wednesday night (January 7) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Catalan giants dismantled Bilbao with a 5-0 win.

Raphinha led the charge with a brace, while Ferran Torres, Fermín López, and Roony Bardghji each added a goal to the tally.

First Half Blitz: A Record-Breaking Performance

Barcelona, coming into the match on a nine-game winning streak in La Liga, opened the scoring in the 21st minute. After Bardghji broke into the box, Ferran Torres capitalized on a loose ball to find the back of the net.

The momentum shifted entirely in Barcelona's favor as they scored three more times before the break:

• 30th Minute: Fermín López doubled the lead with a powerful left-footed strike following a cross from Raphinha.
• 34th Minute: Young talent Roony Bardghji made it 3-0, sliding a low shot past goalkeeper Unai Simón.
• 38th Minute: Raphinha scored a spectacular individual goal, weaving past a defender before firing a "bullet" shot into the near post.

Historical Note: Barcelona became the first team in history to score four goals in the first half of a Spanish Super Cup semi-final.

Second Half Control

Barcelona maintained their intensity after the interval. In the 52nd minute, Raphinha secured his second goal of the night with a thunderous strike from inside the box.

With the game firmly in hand, Hansi Flick utilized his bench. Raphinha was substituted for Marcus Rashford in the 65th minute, and Lamine Yamal replaced Bardghji in the 72nd minute.

Although both sides created late chances, the scoreline remained 5-0 until the final whistle.