Barcelona were pushed to their limits before securing a 2–0 away win over Racing de Santander, booking their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. Fresh from lifting the Spanish Super Cup, the Catalan giants found themselves locked in a tense battle against one of the most disciplined defensive displays they have faced this season.

From the first whistle, Racing de Santander made their intentions clear. The Segunda División side retreated deep, crowding their penalty area and frustrating Barcelona with relentless organisation and sacrifice. Chances were scarce, patience was tested, and as the clock ticked down, the tie remained delicately poised.

The defining moment arrived deep into stoppage time. With extra time looming, Joan Garcia produced a sensational save to deny the hosts a dramatic equaliser, preserving Barcelona’s slender advantage. It proved to be the turning point.

Seconds later, Lamine Yamal delivered the decisive blow. The teenage sensation finished clinically on the counter-attack, finally breaking Racing’s resistance and sealing progression for the visitors.

2025-26, Spain - Copa del Rey

Racing - Barcelona 0:2 (0:0)
Goals: Torres F., 66 (0:1)

Barcelona: García Jo.; Balde Al.; Cubarsí; Martín G.; Kounde; Casado M.; Olmo; Bernal; Yamal; Rashford; Torres F.
Bench: ter Stegen; Szczesny; Cancelo; Araujo R.; Garcia E.; Fermin Fermin; Raphinha; Bardagji; Pedri; Lewandowski