Prediction: Barcelona vs Racing Santander

Simply looking to extend on their sensational start to proceedings, Barcelona will welcome Racing Santander to Catalonia on Wednesday night.

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Verdict: Anthony Gordon to score anytime

Barcelona

Starting with the hosts, successfully defending their La Liga crown last season, Barcelona have certainly reestablished themselves as Spain’s ultimate poster boys. Shattering a string of records prior to the summer interval and receiving a fearsome reputation from across the continent, Hansi Flick’s superstar squad have once again embarked on a dominant start to proceedings. Last seen over the weekend cruising their way to a rollercoaster 4-2 victory away at Levante, the former Bayern Munich boss certainly finds the mood in his camp at a continued high. With their sights set on completing a famous silverware sweep this year, Barcelona will be looking to lay down another public marker on Wednesday night. Getting their Champions League charge underway with a 5-1 romp against Feyenoord last week, the midweek hosts have won all of their first six appearances across all competitions.

Both sidelined with respective long-term knee injuries, Barcelona will once again be without the duo of Roony Bardghji and Dutch international Frenkie de Jong on Wednesday night. Given what is a speedy turnaround following Sunday’s trip to Levante, Flick is expected to once again make a handful of alterations here.

While 19-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal might have bagged yet another La Liga brace over the weekend, Spain’s World Cup-winner could be handed a rest from the start. Completing a surprise Deadline Day switch from Arsenal, Brazilian marksman Gabriel Jesus could lead the line in Catalonia.

Racing Santander

As for the visitors, while Racing Santander might have only made their famous La Liga return this season, the Cantabria-based outfit have gained plenty of early plaudits. Last seen over the weekend mounting a stunning comeback at the El Sardinero as they clinched a 2-1 victory against a high-flying Alaves, Jose Alberto Lopez and his squad should be relishing a blockbuster trip to Catalonia on Wednesday night. Signing off August with a rollercoaster 3-2 win against Elche, the Verdiblancos remarkably find themselves sat in the top-half of the La Liga standings. However, more than aware that they face a monumental challenge here, Racing Santander are searching for some crucial defensive grit. Along with waiting to claim a maiden top-flight clean sheet, Lopez’s side have also already shipped nine goals.

Shown a straight red card late on against Alaves over the weekend, Portuguese midfielder Andre Almeida will miss out through suspension on Wednesday night. Suffering a knee injury against Elche last month, Lopez will also be without the services of former Rayo Vallecano attacker Andres Martin.

Bagging a match-winning brace on Saturday lunchtime and now notching five goals in just his previous three La Liga appearances, the red-hot Yassir Zabiri will spearhead Lopez’s charge in the final third. Completing a permanent switch from Athletic Bilbao over the summer, Julen Agirrezabala will start between the sticks in Catalonia.

Barcelona vs Racing Santander Key Factors to Consider

• When Barcelona and Racing Santander last met back on January 15th, the reigning Spanish champions claimed a 2-0 Copa del Rey victory in Cantabria.
• In fact, Barca have won all of their previous eight consecutive showdowns against Wednesday’s guests – a run that stems back to a 1-1 stalemate in September 2008.
• Flick’s superstar squad have won all of their opening five La Liga appearances by an aggregate score of 21-4.
• Opening their Champions League adventure with a thumping 5-1 victory against Feyenoord last week, Barcelona have remarkably notched 26 goals in their first six appearances across all competitions.
• Racing Santander have shipped 11 goals in their first five La Liga appearances.

In the midst of what has been another sensational purple patch, Barcelona will simply be looking to make another public statement here. Winning all of their first six appearances across all competitions, the reigning Spanish champions have also gained a fearsome reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. Likewise, winning all of their previous eight straight showdowns against Racing Santander, it is no surprise why Flick’s superstar squad are installed as such a landslide contender on Wednesday night.

Verdict: Anthony Gordon to score anytime

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