Racing Santander to give Barcelona a guard of honour after Super Cup victory

Barcelona’s recent Spanish Super Cup triumph will be recognised in a special way when they return to competitive action in the Copa del Rey. 

In a fresh update reported by Mundo Deportivo, it has been revealed that Racing Santander, Barça’s opponent in the round of 16, have decided to pay tribute to the Blaugrana with a guard of honour ahead of kick-off.

This decision carries extra significance given the context of Barcelona’s Super Cup victory. 

Racing will become the first club to formally acknowledge Barça’s title win on the pitch, especially after Real Madrid chose not to extend the same sporting courtesy during the trophy presentation. 

That detail has only added more attention to Racing’s gesture, which has been widely viewed as an example of respect and sporting values.

Respect for Barcelona

As explained by the outlet, the Racing players will line up to form a guard of honour, allowing the Barcelona squad to walk through before the Copa del Rey round of 16 fixture. 

The match is scheduled at the historic Campos de Sport de El Sardinero, a venue that has not welcomed Barcelona since 2011, which is why for Racing supporters, this makes the evening a special occasion.

Barcelona will receive a guard of honour from Racing. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Barcelona arrive at the tie fresh from lifting the Spanish Super Cup after a dramatic Clasico final. 

The decisive match ended in Barça’s favour thanks to two goals from Raphinha and another from Robert Lewandowski. 

It was a contest marked by tension, controversy, and high emotion, exactly what is expected when a trophy is on the line between Spanish football’s biggest rivals. 

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Santander is expected to be electric, as the Copa del Rey encounter has already generated huge excitement, with a complete sell-out confirmed. 

Racing Santander supporters snapped up all available seats, which had initially been reserved for season ticket holders. 

With their first team currently competing in the Second Division and hopes of promotion growing stronger, welcoming Barcelona represents both a sporting challenge and a symbolic moment for the club.