TThe Copa del Rey round of 16 is in full swing and tomorrow it will be Barcelona’s turn. The team had a great week after defeating Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup and will now aim to advance in the prestigious Spanish competition against Racing Santander.
Hansi Flick’s side made a good start to 2026 by defeating arch-rivals Real Madrid in the final in Saudi Arabia. Reaching the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey is a must as the Catalans remain at the top of La Liga and do not want to stop competing in any competition.
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Big 2026 for Barcelona
2026 couldn’t have gotten off to a better start for Barcelona. Flick’s team started with a win against Espanyol in La Liga, defeated Athletic in the Super Cup semi-finals and were eventually crowned champions against Real Madrid.
Xavi’s side have made a perfect start to the year and will be hoping to continue their form in the Copa del Rey. Having scored 10 goals in the last three games, Barcelona made a statement showing that this could be a big year for them and for that they need to step up everything against Racing Santander.
Racing Santander wants to surprise Barcelona
Racing are not the favorites for this match, but the Copa del Rey has the element of surprise that soccer fans love. This tournament gives low-budget teams a unique opportunity to play against big teams, and Racing is hoping to make the most of it.
Racing are at the top of the table with 38 points and are enjoying a great moment in the second division with dreams of promotion. Their priority is the competition, but they also dream of surprising a confident Barcelona side.
What time is the Copa del Rey match between Racing and Barcelona in America?
The match between Racing and Barcelona will take place on Thursday, January 15th at 3pm ET.
Where can I watch Racing vs Barcelona in the US?
The Copa del Rey round of 16 games can be watched on ESPN and the ESPN app.
