"The Blaugrana head into the cup tie on the back of a ten-game winning streak and having won their first trophy of the season - beating Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final. No room for complacency Now, according to SPORT, as defending champions of the Copa del Rey, the message from manager Hansi Flick has been clear: Saudi Arabia is already in the past, the team must stay fully focused, "
"In the previous round, they eliminated Villarreal, who are third in La Liga, although their league form since then has dipped slightly, with two draws against SD Huesca and Real Valladolid, followed by a defeat to Real Zaragoza. Warned by Villarreal's fate, Flick will travel to Santander with a strong squad. The Barcelona manager is taking the Copa very seriously, as he showed in the previous round in Guadalajara, when he named starters such as Eric Garcia, Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez and Frenkie de Jong."
FC Barcelona face Racing Santander aiming to reach the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Barcelona arrive on a ten-game winning streak and after lifting the Spanish Super Cup. Manager Hansi Flick has urged focus, saying Saudi Arabia is in the past and warning that the trip to Santander will be difficult. Racing Santander lead LaLiga2 and target promotion while also pursuing a cup run after eliminating Villarreal. Racing's league form has slightly dipped with two draws and a defeat. Flick will travel with a strong squad and has previously named key starters in cup matches.
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