Barcelona had great emotions on the field of Racing Santander, but they go further in the Spanish Cup » The hosts had two goals disallowed
Article by Cosmin Nistor, Mihai Șovei – Published Friday, January 16, 2026, 00:19 / Updated Friday, January 16, 2026 00:22
Racing Santander and Barcelona they met this evening at the Estadio El Sardinero, in a match counting for the round of 16 of the Spanish Cup. The Catalans prevailed 2-0, but were seriously shaken in the end. The start of the match was delayed by approximately 15 minutes, due to security issues related to the access of supporters to the stadium, and the match did not benefit from the VAR system.
It was 2-0, in a duel decided after the break, despite a modest first half, in which the hosts had the first two important chances of the match.
Barcelona clearly controlled the second half and the difference was made in the 66th minute. In the 77th minute, Racing Santander managed to restore parity, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
Nine minutes later, Racing scored again, but the goal was again disallowed for offside.
Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal decided Racing Santander – Barcelona, the duel between the leaders of Segunda and Primera
The first goal came after a well-constructed phase: Fermin Lopez provided an excellent pass and Ferran Torres, Barcelona's captain tonight, finished safely after dribbling past the opposition goalkeeper.
In the 90th+5th minute, Lamine Yamal managed to establish the final score, fruiting Lewandowski's pass in front of the empty goal.
Racing Santander, leaders in La Liga 2, tried to keep up with the Blaugrana team, but the difference in value was felt throughout the second half.
For Hansi Flick's team, this success represents the 11th consecutive victory. Barcelona was coming after the triumph in El Clasico, 3-2 against Real Madrid, in the final of the Spanish Super Cup.
The Catalans are now waiting for the draw to find out their opponent in the “quarters” of the Cup.
FINAL » Racing Santander – Barcelona 0-2
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bullets: F. Torres 66', Yamal 90+5'
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In minute 90+5Yamal closed the scoreboard, fruiting Lewandowski's pass in front of the empty goal, for a goal that became a mere formality.
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In the 86th minuteRacing Santander again scored a goal from an irregular position, which is why the success was disallowed.
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In the 77th minuteRacing Santander manage to restore parity, but the goal is disallowed for offside.
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GOAL! In the 66th minuteBarcelona opened the scoring after an excellent pass from Fermin Lopez and a confident finish from tonight's captain, Ferran Torres, who dribbled past the opposition goalkeeper after a second half clearly dominated by the Catalans.
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In the 64th minuteFermin Lopez's right-footed shot from the left side of the box was blocked and Barcelona were awarded a corner after the ball hit the crossbar.
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In the 49th minuteMarcus Rashford came close to opening the scoring but, from a good position in the box, finished with his left foot, and Jokin Ezkieta, the goalkeeper of Santander, rejected the ball in the corner.
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In the 8th minutethe first opportunity belonged to the hosts. Racing Santander's Suleiman Camara right footed shot from the left side of the box was saved by Catalans goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
Racing Santander – Barcelona, starting teams:
Racing Santander (4-4-2): Ezkieta – Mantilla, Castro, Manu, Garcia – Camara, Aldasoro, Gueye, Sainz-Maza – Arana, Guliashvili
Reserves: G. Rodriguez – Canalez, Lozano, A. Martin, Puerta, Ramon, D. Rodriguez, Salinas, Sangalli, M. Sergio, Vicente
Coach: Jose Lopez
Barcelona (4-3-3): J. Garcia – Kounde, Cubarsi, G. Martin, Balde – Casado, Bernal, Olmo – Yamal, F. Torres, Rashford
Reserves: Szczesny, Ter Stegen – Araujo, Bardghji, Cancelo, Fermin, E. Garcia, Lewandowski, Marques, Pedri, Raphinha
Coach: Hansi Flick
Stadium: Estadio El Sardinero (Santander)
