"The two teams clash in the last 16 of the competition as Barcelona continue the defence of their trophy. Lopez knows his team face a very difficult task about Barcelona but says they do have a chance of going through. "We're facing the most in-form team, one of the best in the world for their style of play and everything else," he told reporters. "When the ball starts rolling, it's 50/50.""
"The Racing boss says he will field a strong team and has not ruled out pulling off another shock after dumping Villarreal out of the competition last time out. "We have a very important match on Sunday-the team hosts Las Palmas-because our goal is promotion, but against Barça we'll field a very strong starting eleven to put up a fight and try to win the tie," he added. "If we're playing well and they don't have a good day, it can happen, like against Villarreal.""
Racing face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey last-16 while Barcelona defend the trophy. Barcelona are described as the most in-form team and among the world’s best in style of play. Racing plan to field a strong starting eleven for the cup tie despite prioritising promotion in the league. Racing eliminated Villarreal in the previous round and consider a similar shock possible if Barcelona have a poor day. Racing will give Barcelona a guard of honor after the Spanish Super Cup win. Racing remain calm and optimistic about their chances in the tie.
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