WELCOME TO THE ESTADIO EL SARDINERO!!! The historic home of Racing Santander is the site of a huge Copa del Rey Round of 16 tie between the hosts and Barcelona, who come into this one looking for a spot in the quarter-finals. But it won’t be easy against the leaders of the Second Division, who […]
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has explained why he’s chosen to start Joan Garcia for Thursday’s Copa del Rey tie with Racing Santander. Flick hinted Garcia will start ahead of the match and has indeed handed him a place in his XI ahead of Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Wojciech Szczęsny. The Barcelona boss was quizzed on […]
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Exciting Barcelona youngster Ebrima Tunkara is expected to sign a new agreement with the club shortly. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Catalan giants hope the 15-year-old will put pen to paper on a new deal with the club in the coming weeks. Tunkara is yet another exciting talent coming through La Masia and will turn […]
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Barcelona forward Raphinha has reportedly been playing through the pain barrier in recent weeks for Hansi Flick’s side. According to Catalunya Radio, the Brazilian was initially a doubt for Sunday’s Super Cup final against Real Madrid due to a thigh issue but was eventually passed fit to play and scored twice in a 3-2 win. […]
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The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana face La Liga 2 leaders Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey Round of 16, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 22 players for Thursday’s game: Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Joan Garcia, 25. Wojciech Szczesny Defenders: 2. João Cancelo, 3. Alejandro Balde, […]
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First training session with João Cancelo – FC BarcelonaHe’s one of the family now. João Cancelo has completed his first training session under the orders of Hansi Flick. The Portuguese full-back, unveiled this Tuesday on his return on loan to the club, got to meet his new team-mates and was reunited with familiar faces from […]
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Barcelona legend Gerard Pique has sent out a message after seeing rivals Real Madrid dumped out of the Copa del Rey last 16 by lowly Albacete. Los Blancos were beaten 3-2 on Wednesday night in what turned out to be a nightmare first game in charge for new boss Alvaro Arbeloa. The result did not […]
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Racing de Santander vs FC Barcelona Competition/Round: 2025-26 Copa del Rey, Round of 16 Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Gavi, Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong (out) Racing Outs & Doubts: Asier Villalibre (doubt) Date/Time: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 8pm GMT (UK), 3pm ET, 12pm PT (USA), 1.30am IST (India, Friday) Venue: Estadio El […]
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Racing boss José Alberto López has spoken with confidence about his team’s hopes ahead of Thursday’s Copa del Rey tie with Barcelona. The two teams clash in the last 16 of the competition as Barcelona continue the defence of their trophy. Lopez knows his team face a very difficult task about Barcelona but says they […]
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Barcelona youngster Dro Fernandez has been hit by injury ahead of Thursday’s Copa del Rey tie with Racing and looks set to miss the game. The Copa del Rey looked to be a great opportunity for Fernandez to enjoy more first-team minutes this season but he missed training ahead of the match and is expected […]
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CSKA Moscow have made an offer of up to €30 million to Levante for Etta Eyong, according to Cadena SER. The Russian side have been in touch with a bid of €25m plus variables that would bring the total closer to €30m. Eyong is thought to have a release clause in his contract set at […]
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Barcelona look set to miss out on a financial windfall from Oscar Mingueza who is set to move on from Celta Vigo. Mingueza has been linked with several clubs but looks close to signing for Juventus. He’s out of contract in the summer, meaning he can now talk to overseas clubs and it looks like […]
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick revealed that he plans to start Joan Garcia in goal for the Blaugrana’s Copa del Rey Round of 16 tie against Racing Santander on Thursday. The coach spoke at a press conference on Wednesday and was full of praise for Garcia’s performance in the Spanish Super Cup Final against Real Madrid […]
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick revealed that new signing João Cancelo will be available to make his debut on Thursday’s Copa del Rey Round of 16 tie against Racing Santander. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, the coach was asked about the Portuguese full-back, who has been signed on loan until the end of the […]
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First session after Super Cup win – FC BarcelonaFirst session of the week for the Super Cup champions as FC Barcelona began their preparations for their continuing defence of their Copa del Rey crown won last season as part of their domestic treble. Segunda División club Racing Santander will be the opponents away from home […]
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Barcelona are done with the celebrations after winning the Spanish Super Cup at the weekend and are looking to continue on the path for another trophy as they face a tricky Copa del Rey Round of 16 tie away to Racing Santander at El Sardinero. The Blaugrana will be looking for safe passage to the […]
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Deco has offered a fresh update on Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future at Barcelona amid continued talk about a potential January move to Girona on loan. Ter Stegen has lost his place in the starting XI to Joan Garcia and is wanted by Michel’s side. However, a move to Girona is difficult because of his high […]
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Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji is reportedly in demand in the January transfer window but Hansi Flick’s side have absolutely no intention of letting him go. According to Diario Sport, Barcelona have received “an avalance of offers” for the winger already this winter from clubs eager to sign the winger on loan. However, Flick is adamant […]
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Marcus Rashford’s future at Barcelona continues to be a major talking points with recent updates claiming the Catalan giants want to keep hold of the forward permanently. The England international is currently on a season-long loan, although his deal does include a purchase option set at around €30 million. The latest update on the situation […]
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Deco has admitted it’s too early to talk about Hansi Flick’s future at Barcelona amid speculation the club are keen to extend the German coach’s contract. Flick’s current deal expires in 2027 and, although he’s happy at the club, he’s said publicly he’s in no rush to talk about an extension. Deco says he understands […]
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Ronald Araujo was back in the team and able to help Barcelona enjoy a 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday night in Saudi Arabia. The Uruguay defender was only a late substitute in the game – as he made his return after a mental health break […]
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Joao Cancelo is a Barcelona player again and has been officially presented at the club following his arrival on loan from Al-Hilal. The Portugal international has signed on until the end of the season and will wear the No. 2 shirt at the Camp Nou. He’s also spoken at a press conference about his return. […]
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Lamine Yamal’s season has been disrupted by pubalgia issues and the teenager is still not quite back to 100% yet, according to Deco. Barcelona’s sporting director has been asked about the teenager’s fitness after Sunday’s Super Cup win over Real Madrid and says he’s still some way off his very best form. “He’s doing well, […]
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Barcelona have officially confirmed that Joao Cancelo has signed for the club on loan for the rest of the season from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal and will wear the No. 2 shirt at Camp Nou. Cancelo passed his medical on Monday and is now officially set for a second spell with the Catalan giants. […]
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Barcelona sporting director Deco admits he’s been surprised to see Xabi Alonso sacked as Real Madrid manager and replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa after the Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Hansi Flick’s side. Alonso has left his job after just seven months in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu, and Deco has been asked to share […]
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