"We didn't expect it to be so tough. We were a little surprised that they closed down so much. We know it depends on us. We knew we had to stretch the game out, give them some breathing room, and in the end it worked out well,"
"That last one of the game... thank goodness we have Joan. I think the teams prepare for matches very well. They have very high-quality players, and that's why it's so difficult."
Barcelona overcame a resilient Racing side to win 2-0 and advance to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. Racing closed down space and made the match unexpectedly difficult, forcing Barcelona to work for control and create breathing room. Joan Garcia produced a crucial late save that prevented an equaliser, then Lamine Yamal finished the decisive move at the other end to secure the win. Ferran Torres singled out Garcia for praise and acknowledged Racing's high-quality players as a key reason for the tough contest. Barcelona managed the game effectively and progressed to the next round.
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