🎥 Racing de Santander vs. Barcelona - Match Preview (Copa Del Rey 2026 [Round of 16])

Barcelona continue their Copa del Rey journey with a round of 16 clash against Racing Santander, as Hansi Flick’s side look to take another step toward domestic silverware. This preview video breaks down how Barça could approach the tie tactically, the likely squad rotation between starters and fringe players, and which youngsters or backups have a big chance to impress and push for more minutes. It also looks at Racing Santander’s main strengths, their motivation as underdogs, and the type of game Barcelona must play to avoid an upset, control the tempo, and make their quality count over 90 minutes. From likely lineups and key battles to what progression to the quarter-finals would mean for Flick’s project and the team’s confidence, this preview has everything you need ahead of Racing Santander vs Barcelona in the Copa del Rey round of 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices