Why isn’t Raphinha playing today for Barcelona vs. Racing de Santander in 2026 Copa del Rey?

Following their victory in the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona face Racing Santander in the 2026 Copa del Rey, seeking to advance to the quarterfinals. However, Hansi Flick surprisingly decided not to start Raphinha despite his recent brace in the previous game.

Despite not starting the 2025-26 season in top form, Barcelona have managed to turn things around, notching a series of key victories such as their recent win against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. As a result, they aim to continue this impressive run...