FC Barcelona will host Racing Santander at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, with the two sides approaching the sixth round of LaLiga from very different positions. The Catalan side are seeking to preserve their relentless start at the top of the table, while newly promoted Racing Santander hope to build on an encouraging opening despite the scale of the challenge in Barcelona.
Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 GMT at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona.
The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports in France, ESPN+ in the United States, Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, DAZN in Canada, DAZN and Sky Deutschland in Germany, DAZN in Portugal and Spain, and Canal+ Sport and New World Sport in Africa.
Barcelona dominant in recent meetings
The historical record strongly favours Barcelona. They have won their past eight matches against Racing Santander and have kept clean sheets in each of the last six meetings.
Racing Santander’s most recent victory away to Barcelona in any competition came in February 1983. Since then, the Catalan club have recorded 20 wins and two draws in home matches against the Cantabrian side.
The recent meetings listed are:
- 15 January 2026, Copa del Rey: Racing Santander 0-2 Barcelona - 11 March 2012, LaLiga: Racing Santander 0-2 Barcelona - 15 October 2011, LaLiga: Barcelona 3-0 Barcelona - 22 January 2011, LaLiga: Barcelona 3-0 Racing Santander - 29 August 2010, LaLiga: Racing Santander 0-3 Barcelona
Contrasting starts to the season
Barcelona have won all five of their opening league matches, most recently beating Levante 4-2. Their 21 goals represent their highest total after five LaLiga games since the 2011/12 season.
Despite defensive errors and the need to rotate the squad because of the fixture schedule, Barcelona are also attempting to extend a run of 21 consecutive home victories in LaLiga.
Racing Santander have collected seven points, including a 2-1 victory over Alaves. They have scored nine goals so far, underlining their attacking efficiency, but have lost both of their away matches.
That result also means Racing remain without an away win in the top flight since January 2012.
Barcelona’s attacking form and their record at Spotify Camp Nou make them clear favourites. Racing Santander have shown an ability to respond positively during the early part of the campaign, but their defensive problems away from home will face a severe test against the Catalan attack.
Africafoot’s prediction is a 4-1 win for Barcelona.
Betting company 1xbet lists Barcelona at 1.06 to win, with a draw priced at 13.00 and a Racing Santander victory at 23.00.