{"id":10941,"date":"2026-01-16T07:24:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T07:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/?p=10941"},"modified":"2026-01-16T07:24:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T07:24:55","slug":"barcelona-edge-racing-santander-2-0-to-book-copa-del-rey-quarter-final-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/barcelona-edge-racing-santander-2-0-to-book-copa-del-rey-quarter-final-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona Edge Racing Santander 2-0 to Book Copa del Rey Quarter-Final Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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FC Barcelona secured their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Racing Santander<\/strong>, grinding out the result in a demanding away tie against the Segunda Divisi\u00f3n leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite facing sustained pressure for long spells, Bar\u00e7a showed maturity, squad depth, and decisive quality in the final third to get the job done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tight First Half as Barcelona Withstand Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Racing Santander started with intensity, pressing high and testing Barcelona\u2019s rotated lineup. The hosts created several half-chances, forcing Joan Garc\u00eda<\/strong> into key saves that kept the scores level at the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Barcelona, featuring a mix of experience and youth, struggled to control the tempo early on but remained disciplined at the back. Young defenders, including Pau Cubars\u00ed, showed composure under pressure, while the midfield worked tirelessly to limit Racing\u2019s rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ferran Torres Breaks the Deadlock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The breakthrough arrived in the 66th minute<\/strong>, and it was Ferran Torres<\/strong> who delivered once again. The forward latched onto a precise assist from Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez<\/strong>, finishing clinically to give Barcelona a crucial lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal shifted momentum in Bar\u00e7a\u2019s favour, allowing them to manage the game more effectively and exploit spaces as Racing pushed forward in search of an equaliser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lamine Yamal Seals It in Stoppage Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As Racing committed numbers forward late on, Barcelona struck the decisive blow. In the 90+5th minute<\/strong>, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal<\/strong> capped off the night with a composed finish, sealing the 2-0 win and underlining his growing importance to the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The late goal killed off any remaining hope for the hosts and reflected Barcelona\u2019s ability to be ruthless when it matters most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winning Streak Continues for Barcelona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This victory extends Barcelona\u2019s winning run to 11 consecutive matches across all competitions<\/strong>, their best streak since 2015. Ferran Torres\u2019 goal also takes him to 17 goals this season<\/strong>, earning widespread praise from fans for his consistency and improved all-round play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result highlights Barcelona\u2019s resilience, especially in knockout football, where rotation and squad depth are often tested to the limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Barcelona March On in the Copa del Rey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With Racing Santander dispatched, Barcelona now turn their focus to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, carrying confidence, momentum, and belief. The blend of experienced attackers and fearless young talents continues to pay dividends as Bar\u00e7a chase silverware on multiple fronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona are through \u2014 and the Copa del Rey dream is very much alive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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