Barcelona Edge Racing Santander to Reach Copa del Rey Quarter-finals

Barcelona Edge Racing Santander to Reach Copa del Rey Quarter-finalsEl Sardinero, Santander – 16 January 2026: FC Barcelona secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Racing Santander to advance to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. The win extends Barcelona’s remarkable run, marking their 11th consecutive victory under coach Hansi Flick across all competitions. Barcelona faced a determined Racing side, currently leaders of Spain’s Segunda División, who tested the visitors with disciplined defending and two disallowed goals for offside. Despite the resilient opposition, Barcelona broke the deadlock in the 66th minute when Ferran Torres converted a well-worked chance to put the visitors ahead. Racing continued to press for an equalizer, creating late chances, but it was Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal who sealed the victory in stoppage time (90+5′), ensuring a clean sheet and a place in the quarter-finals. The match, held at El Sardinero Stadium, experienced a brief 15-minute kick-off delay due to spectator access issues, but it did little to disrupt the flow of the game. Barcelona dominated possession throughout but were repeatedly tested by a resilient Racing defense, highlighting the competitive spirit of the Segunda División leaders. With this result, Barcelona continue their pursuit of defending the Copa del Rey title, while Racing Santander’s performance underscores their potential to return to La Liga in the coming seasons. Key Moments: 66′ – Ferran Torres scores to open the scoring for Barcelona. 90+5′ – Lamine Yamal seals victory with a late goal. Racing Santander had two goals disallowed for offside but could not break through Barcelona’s defense. Barcelona advance to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, maintaining momentum in all competitions under Hansi Flick. Racing Santander, despite the defeat, demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline, signaling a promising campaign in the Segunda División.

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