"FC Barcelona will square off against Racing Santander later tonight in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. Fresh off their Spanish Super Cup triumph, where they beat Real Madrid 3-2 in the final, Hansi Flick & co. will be gunning to extend their positive run of form, having secured ten wins in a row in all competitions."
"There will be rotations, with Flick expected to rest some of his heavy-hitters, keeping an eye on the packed schedule ahead. Having said so, here's how Barcelona could line up against Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey. Defence Barcelona's previous cup tie against Guadalajara CF saw club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen make his first and only appearance of the season so far. However, tonight, Flick is expected to stick with his regular first-choice in goal, Joan Garcia."
FC Barcelona travel to Estadio Sardinero to face Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey Round of 16. Barcelona arrive on a ten-game winning streak after the Spanish Super Cup triumph over Real Madrid. Racing Santander top La Liga 2 and present a dangerous home threat capable of upsets. Barcelona have a nearly full-strength squad though Gavi and Andreas Christensen are unavailable, Pedro 'Dro' Hernandez is sidelined, and Frenkie de Jong is suspended. Rotations are expected to manage a packed schedule. Joan Garcia is likely to start in goal, Ronald Araujo to return, Pau Cubarsi to be rested, Gerard Martin to start as left-sided centre-back, and Joao Cancelo is unlikely to start after only one training session.
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