Racing Santander 0-2 Barcelona, Copa Del Rey 2025-26: Catalans Move Step Closer To Title Defense

Riding the wave of their Super Cup triumph over rivals Real Madrid, the Catalans continued their winning momentum by defeating Los Racinguistas 2–0. The first half remained goalless, with the deadlock finally broken in the 66th minute when Ferran Torres fired a superb right-footed strike into the net. Just as Racing Santander’s hopes seemed to fade and the match was nearing its conclusion, Lamine Yamal capitalized on the opposition’s desperation to slot home an easy second goal, sealing the victory for Barcelona. With Real Madrid already eliminated by minnows Albacete last night, the Catalans now have a strong chance to defend their title.

Updated on: 16 January 2026 10:16 am

Copa del Rey: Barcelona vs Racing Santander

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal with his teammate Barcelona's Raphinha during the Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Racing Santander and Barcelona, in Santander, Spain. | Photo: AP/Miguel Oses

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Copa del Rey: Racing Santander vs Barcelona

Rancing Santander's Javier Castro, left, fights for the ball with Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski during the Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Racing Santander and Barcelona, in Santander, Spain. | Photo: AP/Miguel Oses

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Spain Copa del Rey Soccer: Barcelona vs Racing Santander

Barcelona's Jules Kounde, left, fights for the ball with Rancing Santander's Javier Castro during the Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Racing Santander and Barcelona, in Santander, Spain. | Photo: AP/Miguel Oses

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Spain Copa del Rey Soccer: Racing Santander vs Barcelona

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, right, tries a shot next to Rancing Santander's goalkeeper Jokin Ezkieta during the Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Racing Santander and Barcelona, in Santander, Spain. | Photo: AP/Miguel Oses

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copa-del-rey-2025-26: Barcelona vs Racing Santander

Barcelona's Raphinha tries a shot during the Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Racing Santander and Barcelona, in Santander, Spain, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. () | Photo: AP/Miguel Oses

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copa-del-rey-2025-26: Racing Santander vs Barcelona

Barcelona's Ferran Torres, left, celebrates with his teammate Barcelona's Jules Kounde after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Racing Santander and Barcelona, in Santander, Spain. | Photo: AP/Miguel Oses

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Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match: Barcelona vs Racing Santander

Rancing Santander's Alvaro Mantilla, left, vies for the ball with Barcelona's Ferran Torres during the Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Racing Santander and Barcelona, in Santander, Spain. | Photo: AP/Miguel Oses

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Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match: Racing Santander vs Barcelona

Rancing Santander's Aritz Aldasoro, center, heads for the ball next to Barcelona's Dani Olmo, left, during the Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Racing Santander and Barcelona, in Santander, Spain. | Photo: AP/Miguel Oses

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Barcelona vs Racing Santander Copa del Rey

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, right, tries a shot during the Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Racing Santander and Barcelona, in Santander, Spain. | Photo: AP/Miguel Oses

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Racing Santander vs Barcelona Copa del Rey

Barcelona's goalkeeper Joan Garcia, second right, clears a ball during the Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Racing Santander and Barcelona, in Santander, Spain. | Photo: AP/Miguel Oses