Barcelona and Racing de Santander have locked horns on 101 occasions throughout history, with the Catalan outfit leading the head-to-head record with 63 wins to 17. Hansi Flick’s side returns to action at Camp Nou, top of the La Liga table after posting five straight league victories.
It's La Liga action on Wednesday night, September 16, as Racing Santander travels to Barcelona to face a side that has scored 21 times in five games. Green and Whites boss Jose Alberto Lopez will be aiming to pull off a shock result after winning last season's Segunda Division.
Team Form
Barcelona: Top of La Liga after posting five straight victories to start the season.
Racing Santander: Sitting 10th in the table after securing two wins from five matches.
Key Stats & Head-to-Head
Barcelona leads the overall head-to-head record against Racing Santander with 63 wins to 17 across 101 meetings.
Racing Santander has not defeated Barcelona since January 2004, losing each of their last eight encounters.
Barcelona enters this match three points clear at the top of La Liga after five consecutive league wins.
Yassir Zabiri has been in exceptional form for Racing, netting five goals in five appearances.
Racing Santander has conceded nine goals this term, the most among teams in the top 11.
What to Expect From Both Teams
Barcelona | Form: WWWWW
Hansi Flick's side enters this clash with immense confidence, looking to preserve a perfect start to the league campaign in front of their home fans.
With a squad featuring dangerous attackers like Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, who have six goals each, they provide a stern test for any visiting team.
Having defeated Levante 4-2 and Feyenoord 5-1 last week, maintaining their three-point lead over Real Madrid is a top priority for the technical bench.
Racing Santander | Form: DLWLW
Jose Alberto Lopez's men are looking to build on a 2-1 victory over Alaves after recording two wins, one draw, and two defeats from their five games.
Despite the absence of the injured Andres Martin and suspended Andre Almeida, the Green and Whites still boast attacking outlets like Sergio Canales and Yassir Zabiri.
With two away losses in the league already this season, finding their rhythm on the road is a top priority for the technical bench.
Predicted Lineups
Barcelona (possible):
J Garcia, E Garcia, Cubarsi, Christensen, Espart, Pedri, Rodri, Fermin, Gordon, Raphinha, Yamal.
Racing Santander (possible):
Agirrezabala, Mantilla, Ramón, Belocian, Salinas, Martín, Prati, García, Canales, Vicente, Zabiri.
Matchups & Players to Watch
Yassir Zabiri: The 21-year-old forward arrives in exceptional form, having netted five goals in five appearances for Racing.
Rodri: A vital cog in Barcelona's engine room, tasked with controlling the tempo against Racing's midfield.
Raphinha: Arrives in great form, starring through the middle while scoring six La Liga goals already this season.
Anthony Gordon: The forward will be expected to feature alongside Yamal and maintain attacking pressure on the visitors.
Odds Market on MSport
Barcelona/Home to win = 1.08
Racing Santander/Away to win = 27.09
Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.77
Over 3.5 total goals = 1.34
This clash presents a classic momentum battle: a dominant home side in Barcelona faces a Racing Santander team desperate to improve their away form.
With both teams using this match to solidify their La Liga campaign, Camp Nou is set for a compelling league night.