The round of 16 of the Copa del Rey is in full swing and tomorrow it will be the turn of Barcelona, a team that has had a great week after winning the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid and will now be looking to continue advancing in the prestigious Spanish competition against Racing Santander.
Hansi Flick’s side have had a good start to 2026 after beating their arch-rivals Real Madrid in the final in Saudi Arabia. The Catalans remain at the top of LaLiga and do not want to stop fighting in any competition, so qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey is a must.
Barcelona’s big 2026
2026 could not have started better for Barcelona. Flick’s team began with a victory against Espanyol in LaLiga and then thrashed Athletic in the Super Cup semi-finals to finally be champions against Real Madrid
Xavi’s side have had a perfect start to the year and hope to continue that way now in the Copa del Rey. With 10 goals in the last three games, Barcelona have made a statement to show that this could be their big year and for that, they will have to consolidate everything against Racing Santander.
Racing Santander wants to surprise Barcelona
While Racing is not the favorite for this match, the Copa del Rey has that element of surprise that football fans love so much. This competition gives lower-budget teams a unique opportunity to play against the big boys and Racing wants to make the most of it.
Racing are enjoying a great moment in the Second Division, as they are in first place with 38 points and dreaming of promotion. Although their priority is in that competition, they also dream of springing a surprise against a Barcelona side who are brimming with confidence.
What time is the Copa del Rey match between Racing and Barcelona in the United States?
The match between Racing and Barcelona will be on Thursday, January 15 at 3:00 p.m. ET in the United States.
Where to watch Racing vs Barcelona in the USA?
The Copa del Rey round of 16 match will be available on ESPN and ESPN App.
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