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Barcelona ran riot against Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final as they produced an emphatic 5-0 win to barge into the final.
The reigning champions took no prisoners right from the off, with Ferran Torres opening the account in the 22nd minute through a composed finish.
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Fermin Lopez fired home a brilliant left-footed strike following an equally excellent low cross from Raphinha to find the Spaniard in space.
Roony Bardghji, who started ahead of Lamine Yamal, seized his opportunity by tripling the lead as his right-footed strike squeezed under Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon.
Raphinha put the game beyond the Lions’ reach inside the first half itself after blasting home a stunning strike from an acute angle.
The Brazilian forward completed his brace to seal the game right after the break, pouncing on Simon’s botched save.
Athletic Club had a few opportunities but failed to capitalise on any, while they paid the price for their lacklustre defending against a relentless Barca attacking machine.
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Raphina proved once again that he is made for bigger occasions with his stunning display. Since returning from the hamstring injury, he has been unstoppable, bagging six goals and an assist.
After delivering two game-altering assists in the win against Espanyol, Fermin continued his fine form with another emphatic display, with a goal and two assists.
Roony’s excellent display – a goal and two assists – is another major highlight in the win, with the Swedish prodigy showing yet again he is more than capable of being a mere Lamine Yamal’s back-up.
Barca will face the winner of the Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid clash in the finals.
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