‎Barcelona has scaled through a tricky tie at Racing Santander to reach the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey.

‎Real Madrid were knocked out by second division Albacete in Alvaro Arbeloa’s first game in charge since replacing Xabi Alonso as manager.

‎La Liga leaders Barca also found the going tough against second-tier opponents until Ferran Torres ran through to score in the second half.

‎Lamine Yamal then wrapped up the win in stoppage time when he converted a cross from Raphinha at the far post.

‎Barca had dominated possession without finding a way through until substitute Fermin Lopez played a wonderful pass through the Santander backline and Torres, captain for the evening, rounded goalkeeper Jokin Ezkieta to slot in‎

‎Santander are top of the second division in Spain and hoping to return to La Liga next season for the first time since 2012.

 

Edited by Favour Owonibi.