Barça’s Five-Goal Masterclass: A Record-Breaking Night in Jeddah

Five-Goal Masterclass in Jeddah

Barcelona produced a historic performance by routing Athletic Bilbao 5-0 in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal, sealing a place in the final. The match took place on Wednesday at the Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah, with the game broadcast on the Thmanyah app as the exclusive broadcaster of the Saudi Roshen League.

Scorers, Timings and Records

Barça opened the scoring in the 22nd minute through Ferran Torres, followed by Fermín López in the 30th and Rony Paradaji in the 34th. Rafinha then struck twice in the 38th and 52nd minutes, completing the 5-0 triumph.

According to Opta, under German coach Hansi Flick, this was the biggest margin ever in the history of the Spanish Super Cup.

Opta also noted that the 5-2 result has occurred twice in the past, with Barcelona triumphing over Real Madrid last year and over Atlético Madrid in 1996. Conversely, the 4-0 scoreline has happened three times: Athletic Bilbao beating Barcelona in 2015, Barcelona beating Sevilla in 2010, and Real Sociedad beating Real Madrid in 1982.

Barcelona's performance sets an enduring mark in the competition’s history, while the team now looks ahead to the final. And if you’re wondering, yes—the ball seemed to have a mind of its own, guiding itself to the back of the net. Punchline time: The shots were so precise, the ball needed a scope—and the camera crew gave it one. Punchline 2: If this is what sniper-level finishing looks like, Barcelona just redefined the term “on target.”