Brazilian player Rafinha, who plays for Barcelona, expressed his great happiness after the team's decisive victory over Athletic Bilbao, emphasizing that the players' focus and quality were the key factors in securing the win and advancing to the final of the Spanish Super Cup.

Rafinha said in his post-match comments: "I believe that we create the ease of the game ourselves; when we are in good form, things become easier on the field."

He continued: "Playing against Athletic Bilbao is not easy at all; they have great quality and several players capable of deciding matches. But in the end, it is up to us to determine whether the match is easy or difficult."

He added: "What we have shown proves that we are ready no matter which player participates. Rooney came in excellently, and Firmin returned with a strong performance, which reflects the great quality that the team possesses."

He continued, saying: "I will never say that I am at my best level, because I am always striving to improve and work towards delivering a season close to perfection."

He added: "Our focus should be solely on ourselves, regardless of which team wins in the other semifinal."

Rafinha concluded his statements by affirming: "We are ready for any opponent in the final, and the most important thing is to maintain this level and stay focused in the upcoming stage."