"Barca coach Hansi Flick named a strong starting team including Kopa Trophy holder Yamal, top scorer Ferran Torres and England striker Rashford, only for Racing to test visiting goalkeeper Joan Garcia through Suleiman Camara's shot early on. New signing Giorgi Guliashvili also threatened for the prolific Segunda Division leaders, with the reigning Spanish champions only finding an end product for the first time through a Rashford shot that was held by Jokin Ezkieta in the 44th minute."
"The La Liga leaders were bidding to avoid the same fate as Real Madrid, who were knocked out by second-tier Albacete on Wednesday in their first match since the sacking of coach Xabi Alonso. The holders left it late to win 2-0 at third-tier Guadalajara in the previous round, scoring through Andreas Christensen in the 76th minute and Rashford in the 90th."
Barcelona produced few clear chances at Racing Santander, registering only one shot on target by Marcus Rashford in the first half. Hansi Flick selected a strong lineup including Yamal, Ferran Torres and Rashford, but Racing tested Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia and saw new signing Giorgi Guliashvili threaten on his debut. The reigning Spanish champions had previously escaped a late scare in the last round and faced a competition environment where upsets have occurred, exemplified by Real Madrid’s earlier elimination. The tie will go to extra time and possible penalties if level, and VAR is not in use.
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