"Racing proved why they should be a top-flight team next season and gave Barça all they could handle, but goals from Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal, combined with critical contributions from Fermín López and Joan Garcia, sealed the victory for Hansi Flick's troops and sent the defending Cup winners into the Last Eight."
"Lamine Yamal was Barça's brightest player and made several really good passes to find the runs of Jules Kounde and Dani Olmo on the right side, but their end product was poor and they were unable to finish the many good moves started by the teenager. Marc Casadó and Marc Bernal were disappointing as a double pivot, providing very little going forward and misplacing passes that nearly started dangerous counters for Racing."
Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory away to La Liga 2 leaders Racing Santander to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals and extend their winning streak to 11 matches. Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal scored while Fermín López and Joan Garcia provided key contributions. Racing started strongly, forcing three early interventions from Joan Garcia and using a compact 5-3-2 that limited space and produced dangerous counters. Barcelona controlled possession but lacked a decisive final ball in the opening half. Lamine Yamal stood out with creative passes, while midfield shortcomings and isolated attackers hindered consistent attacking threat. Marcus Rashford struggled with final balls and pressing, and Racing’s organized defence reinforced their top-flight credentials.
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