Barcelona don secure dem place for Spanish Super Cup final after dem wallop Athletic Bilbao 5-0 for Wednesday semi-final match.
Hansi Flick boys don already four goals ahead by half-time, with Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, Roony Bardghji and Raphinha dey on the scoresheet for first half. Raphinha add one more early second half to make am five. Barcelona go face either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid for Sunday final.
TPB Verdict
Omo, Barcelona show serious level. Athletic start well small, score still 0-0 after 20 minutes, but Barcelona just waka the match from Ernesto Valverde side from there.
Basque team no fit cope with Barcelona speed and movement for final third. Torres, Fermin, Bardghji and Raphinha all perform well well. Honestly, match don finish by half-time. Athletic come make plenty changes after fifth goal for early second half.
Lamine Yamal no even enter pitch until 72nd minute. Barcelona dey wait to sabi if dem go face Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid for final.
Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Highlights
- Ferran Torres goal (22nd min, 1-0): Torres bundle Pedri shot enter net from close range. Barcelona lift-off for Super Cup.
- Fermin Lopez goal (30th min, 2-0): Fermin smash Raphinha cross into net. Athletic dey really struggle.
- Roony Bardghji goal (34th min, 3-0): Bardghji waka enter box, score third. Athletic goalie no fit keep am out.
- Raphinha goal (38th min, 4-0): Raphinha strike top corner. Beautiful goal from Brazil winger.
- Raphinha goal (52nd min, 5-0): Raphinha double, smash ball bottom corner after Athletic fail clear.
Man of the Match – Raphinha
Plenty Barcelona players do well, but Raphinha carry am go. E score two goals, Athletic no fit cope with am. E comot for 65th minute.
Best Stat
Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Match Stats
- Possession: Barcelona 80% – 20% Athletic Bilbao
- Shots: Barcelona 13 – 9 Athletic Bilbao
- Shots on target: Barcelona 7 – 3 Athletic Bilbao
- Corners: Barcelona 5 – 5 Athletic Bilbao
- Fouls: Barcelona 8 – 7 Athletic Bilbao
Wetin Next?
Barcelona don march go final, dem go face Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid for Sunday. Athletic go return action January 14 for Copa del Rey vs Cultural Leonesa, then dem go face Mallorca for La Liga three days later.
