Overview
- Ferran Torres struck in the 66th minute and Lamine Yamal added a stoppage-time second to seal a 2-0 win at El Sardinero.
- Hansi Flick rotated after the Supercopa but named a strong XI and started García in goal, having called him his No. 1 for this match.
- Racing threatened with two goals ruled out for offside and a last-gasp one-on-one that García saved to preserve the clean sheet.
- Kickoff was delayed 15 minutes due to stadium access problems, with the RFEF confirming a new start time.
- The holders advanced a day after Real Madrid’s upset exit to Albacete, extended their winning run, and now await Monday’s quarter-final draw for ties on Feb. 3–5.