Barcelona’s five-goal statement paves the path to the Clasico
8 January 2026
Match performance and final berth
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi expressed immense satisfaction with the display after the 5-0 thrashing of Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi final on the night, saying the team earned a deserved final spot thanks to high energy and total control of the game flow.
Broadcast and key moments
The Super Cup was broadcast exclusively via the Thmanyah app, the official broadcaster for the Saudi Roshen league coverage.
Quotes and turning points
In remarks relayed by Mundo Deportivo, Cubarsi said the match became easy because we made it that way; pressing without relenting helped us a lot before the final. He added that the early game winner was the turning point, noting we were very effective in the final third, which gave us a comfortable lead at the start of the second half and allowed us to control the rhythm. He also emphasized maintaining a clean sheet and the positive run of results.
He commented on the humane gesture from several Spanish teammates toward Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon after the final whistle, saying the relationship between Barca players and rivals goes beyond on field competition.
On the potential final opponent, Cubarsi closed with: Every loves the Clasico, but whoever the opponent, we are ready to fight and go to the final with full force.
There is also mention of the national team ties and support: We are teammates in the national team and close friends; we visited him, and he is well and ready to support his team in the final.
Finally, a reminder to stay focused: We must keep working, stay sharp, and remember the path is the right one, even if the scoreboard sometimes reads a different script.
Sniper punchline 1: If pressing were art, Koparci would be the master painter and the ball would file a restraining order for trespass on our goal.
Sniper punchline 2: Barcelona’s defense is so tight the scoreboard asks for a map to find a goal against us.
