Barcelona achieved a historic 5-0 victory over Athletic Club in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on January 7, 2026. This match set multiple records, including being the first in the competition to be won by a five-goal margin and the first to lead 4-0 at halftime. It marked 35 years since Barcelona scored nine goals across two consecutive games against Athletic in the 1990/91 season. Key players Fermín López, Ferran Torres, Roony Bardghji, and Raphinha made significant contributions, with López, Torres, and Bardghji scoring their first goals in the competition. Raphinha scored twice, including the 100th goal for Barcelona in the Super Cup, making the team the highest goalscorers in the tournament’s history with 14 goals. The match also featured four debutants, including Roony Bardghji, and marked five consecutive clean sheets for Barcelona since 2020. The dominant performance was watched by high-level scouts from Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, including Santiago Solari, Juni Calafat, and Mateu Alemany, who observed Barcelona’s impressive form as they prepare to face either Madrid or Atlético in the final. Barcelona’s victory was characterized by tactical superiority and team discipline, with coach Hansi Flick praising the team’s mentality and performance. The match’s success was part of a broader context of Barcelona’s nine-match winning streak across competitions, highlighting their status as favorites for the final. The game’s historical significance and the scouting attention underscore Barcelona’s rising dominance in Spanish and international football.