"La Liga leaders Barcelona make the trip to El Sardinero on Thursday night to face Segunda Division pacesetters Racing de Santander in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey. The Blaugrana must quickly refocus after lifting the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday with a hard-fought win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia, while Racing are enjoying an impressive campaign as they push for a long-awaited return to the top flight."
"Barcelona arrive on the back of a 10-match winning streak in all competitions, their longest since 2016, and could hardly be in better spirits. After ending 2025 strongly, the Catalan giants began the new year with a derby win over Espanyol before storming to Spanish Super Cup glory. Hansi Flick's side thrashed Athletic Club 5-0 in the semi-finals before edging past Real Madrid in the final, with Raphinha scoring twice in the 3-2 win to cap off a prolific tournament for the Brazilian."
Barcelona, La Liga leaders, travel to El Sardinero for a Copa del Rey last-16 tie against Segunda División leaders Racing de Santander. Racing top the second tier with 11 wins, five draws and five losses from 21 matches and seek promotion after relegation in 2011-12, but have gone four league games without a win, including three 1-1 draws and a 3-2 home defeat to Real Zaragoza. Barcelona arrive on a 10-match winning run and fresh from a Spanish Super Cup triumph over Real Madrid, with Raphinha scoring twice in the final. Racing will be without Asier Villalibre; Arana is doubtful.
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