Barcelona’s Heartwarming Aftermath: Teammates Reach Out to Unai Simón After a 5-0 thrashing
8 January 2026
Barcelona’s 5-0 thrashing and a heartwarming moment
Barcelona’s players offered a touching gesture after sealing a 5-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, played in Saudi Arabia. The dominant display propelled Barça to the final and, notably, the encounter was broadcast exclusively through the THmanyah app, the official broadcaster of the Saudi Roshen League.
A moment that stole the show
Unai Simón, Spain’s goalkeeper, felt the sting of the result as the five goals went past him. A Barça teammate walked over to Simon to offer comfort, and the support continued as teammates Pedri, Dani Olmo, and Lamine Yamal joined in to console him after the match.
Subsequently, the Barcelona players remained with their teammate, offering encouragement and celebrating the deserved progress to the final in a moment that reminded fans of the human side of football.
In the end, Barcelona’s performance and the display of solidarity underlined a memorable night in this edition of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Punchline 1: If patience were a football match, Barça just played the full 90 minutes with it—five goals and a hug to spare.
Punchline 2: When the scoreboard screams, true teammates whisper back with a hug and a smile—because sometimes mercy is the strongest attack of all.