Copa del Rey
Barcelona defeat Racing Santander in Copa del Rey last 16
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Barcelona secured a victory over second-tier Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey round of 16 on January 15, 2026, advancing to the quarter-finals. The La Liga leaders, fresh from their Spanish Super Cup triumph, faced a challenging first half but ultimately prevailed against the Segunda Division pacesetters.
FC Barcelona has extended its winning streak to 11 matches, marking the second-best run in club history. The team advanced to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Racing and leads LaLiga by four points over Real Madrid. Historical data suggests such streaks have led to Champions League triumphs in the past.
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Real Betis, coached by Manuel Pellegrini, came back from 0-1 down to win 2-1 against Elche in the Copa del Rey round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals. Ezequiel 'Chimy' Ávila scored a crucial brace at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville. This marks the Chilean manager's first win of 2026.
Levante UD secured their Copa del Rey progression with a 92nd-minute goal against Orihuela, on a final first-round day featuring comfortable wins for teams like Betis, Alavés, and Celta. There were no upsets among First Division clubs. Espanyol also advanced after a tough match settled by Kike García.