Barcelona - Racing Santander

Barcelona enter this matchday 6 fixture in clinical form, having dismantled Levante 4-2 in their most recent LaLiga outing. The hosts arrive at Spotify Camp Nou on 16 September 2026 with a formidable attacking setup, as the expected XI features the creative talents of Raphinha, Karim Adeyemi, and Lamine Yamal. While the side will be without the injured Gerard Martin, their recent run, which includes a 5-1 Champions League victory over Feyenoord, suggests they are currently operating at a different level of intensity.

Racing Santander make the trip following a hard-fought 2-1 win against Deportivo Alaves, a result that provided a necessary lift after their narrow defeat to Rayo Vallecano earlier this month. The visitors will look to Sergio Canales to provide stability in midfield, though they must contend with the absence of the injured Andres Martin. History favours the hosts, who have consistently kept clean sheets in their recent meetings with Racing Santander, including a 2-0 victory in the Copa del Rey on 15 January 2026.