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Late Goals Secure Barcelona's Copa Quarterfinal Berth
16 Jan
Summary
- Barcelona defeated Racing Santander 2-0 to reach quarterfinals.
- Real Madrid was surprisingly eliminated by Albacete.
- Late goals by Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal sealed the win.
Defending champions Barcelona secured their place in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals by defeating second-division leaders Racing Santander 2-0 on Thursday. This crucial win extended Barcelona's impressive streak to 11 consecutive matches.
The match saw a tense battle until Ferran Torres broke the deadlock in the 66th minute with a breakaway goal. Lamine Yamal then sealed the victory in the sixth minute of added time, ensuring Barcelona's progression.
This advancement comes just a day after rivals Real Madrid suffered an unexpected elimination, losing 3-2 to second-tier team Albacete in their debut under new coach Álvaro Arbeloa.
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