"The celebrations in Barcelona after the El Clasico and Spanish Super Cup win brought joy to the players, fans, administration, and management, but there is a clear sense that this was just the start of a crucial run ahead. Days after lifting their first title of the season, the team will not turn its attention to a new competition. The Copa del Rey, after all, is back and Barcelona will take on Racing Santander on Thursday night in the Round of 16"
"As is always the case, playing away from home in the cup, the Catalans will have to be wary of the threat the lower-ranked side poses, for they will have nothing to lose on the night. Moreover, Racing Santander have already knocked out La Liga's third-placed team Villarreal from the competition and have shown they cannot be taken lightly. Barça Universal brings you three talking points ahead of Racing Santander vs Barcelona."
"Barcelona could not be on a better run of form and momentum ahead of their second Copa del Reyclash of the season, for they enter the game off one of their biggest wins of the season. The campaign has not been kind to them, especially when it comes to big games, with the team losing to Chelsea, PSG, and Real Madrid earlier in the season."
Barcelona celebrated their El Clasico and Spanish Super Cup victories and carry high momentum into the Copa del Rey Round of 16. The team travels to face Racing Santander on Thursday night, a lower-ranked side that has nothing to lose and has already eliminated Villarreal from the competition. Playing away in the cup requires caution despite recent euphoria, as confidence can become complacency. Barcelona will likely rotate the squad to provide match practice for fringe players while preserving core performers. The team must balance momentum and squad management to navigate this crucial run of fixtures successfully.
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