Una big news don land for sports world as Barcelona go face Racing Santander for Copa del Rey round of 16 next week! E go happen for 13, 14 or 15 of January for El Sardinero stadium, wey be Racing home ground.
Barcelona don show say dem sabi play wahala, as dem sharp finish guyman wit Guadalajara last time, 2-0. Na Christensen and Rashford wey carry the team go next level. But Racing no be small team, dem dey lead Segunda Division and dem wan use this game show say dem fit disturb bigger teams.
Barcelona and Racing don meet 100 times before, and na Barcelona dey sharp pass with 62 wins, 21 draws, and 17 losses. Dem don even beat dem 9 times for Copa del Rey! But no forget say Racing don show say dem fit hold dem ground well, especially for their home. Dem win 19 times when Barcelona come visit them.
This competition na serious matter, as VAR go dey assist referees for dis round, so no be who sabi shout pass go win. Both teams dey prepare how to make sure say dem no go fall hand. Barcelona wan use this match take warm up for Supercopa semifinal against Athletic Club while Racing dey plan to show say dem no go take nonsense from anybody.
As dem dey gather for the game, fans dey feel the heat as dem dey wait for the kickoff times to drop. Winning this match fit put Barcelona closer to another silverware, but Racing too get their eyes set on this cup, no be beans! Una go make sure say dem cheer for your team, abeg! Na competition wey get plenty drama, and e go funny to see who go carry the day!
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