Barça Quest: Can Barcelona Cool Racing Santander’s flame in the Copa del Rey Last-16 Showdown?
14 January 2026
Barcelona's domestic campaign rolls on as they travel to El Sardinero to face Racing Santander in the Round of 16 of the 2025-2026 Copa del Rey. The Blaugrana enter the fixture with momentum after clinching the 2026 Spanish Super Cup by edging Real Madrid 3-2 in the final, and they’ll be aiming to extend their silverware run.
Racing Santander will rely on the support of their home crowd to withstand Barcelona’s attacking fire and attempt a cup upset that would write a memorable chapter in their history.
In the lines that follow, Kooora breaks down where to watch Racing Santander vs Barcelona in the 2025-2026 Copa del Rey, and how you can follow the match online.
Which channels broadcast Racing Santander vs Barcelona in Copa del Rey 2025-2026?
Shahid holds the rights to broadcast Copa del Rey matches in the Middle East and North Africa region.
The fixture will be shown on MBC Egypt 2, giving fans in the area a direct viewing option.
How to watch the match online?
Live streaming is available via Shahid VIP, allowing subscribers to watch the game online. For fans outside the regional rights zone, services like NordVPN are often suggested to access regional streams where available.
Kick back and follow the action as Barcelona chase another cup run while Racing Bergen tries to turn home advantage into a historic result.
Commentator and kickoff details
The match will be commentated by Essam Abdu on Shahid’s coverage. It’s scheduled for Thursday, 15 January 2026, at the El Sardinero stadium, with kickoff at 21:00 local time (Spain). viewers should note the time differences: 23:00 Saudi time and 00:00 UAE time.
Match date and venue recap: Thursday 15 January 2026, El Sardinero, 21:00 local time. For online viewing, Shahid VIP is the recommended platform, with MBC Egypt 2 as the broadcast channel in the region.
Punchline time: Barca pressing so aggressively that even their GPS recalculates mid-route. Second punchline: If Racing pulls off the upset, the Cup will likely file a restraining order against Barcelona’s attack — apparently the only thing scarier than Barça’s passing is the speed at which it happens.
