"Barcelona are back in Copa del Rey action with a trip to Racing Santander in the last 16 of the 2025/26 competition on Thursday. 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 Marcus Rashford in the 90th. Racing are top of the second tier and knocked out LaLiga side Villarreal 2-1 at home in the last 32, although they are winless in four league games."
"Racing are without on-loan Alaves forward Asier Villalibre, who suffered a hamstring injury sustained earlier this month. Juan Carlos Arana scored both goals against Villarreal inside the first 29 minutes but suffered an injury in the 3-2 home defeat to Zaragoza on Saturday. Racing Santander starting XI: To follow Santander substitutes: To follow Lamine Yamal is the only player to keep their starting place from Barca's 3-2 Super Cup final win over Real Madrid in Jeddah on Sunday."
Barcelona travel to Racing Santander for a Copa del Rey last-16 tie. Barcelona won 2-0 at third-tier Guadalajara in the previous round with Christensen (76) and Marcus Rashford (90). Racing top the second tier and eliminated Villarreal 2-1 in the last 32 but are winless in four league games. The tie will go to extra time and penalties if level, and VAR will not be used. Racing are missing Asier Villalibre and face doubts over Juan Carlos Arana. Barcelona start Lamine Yamal; Frenkie de Jong is suspended and Christensen and Gavi remain sidelined.
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