Like Hollywood stars: Racing fans give their team a dazzling and creative welcome ahead of Barcelona clash
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The fans truly believe in their team.
Details: Today, ahead of the Copa del Rey round of 16 match between Racing Santander and Catalan giants Barcelona, Racing supporters delivered an incredibly emotional welcome as their team arrived at the stadium.
The round of 16 tie against Barcelona turned into a real celebration for the modest Racing side. As the team bus rolled up, fireworks erupted across the city and fans greeted their players like Hollywood celebrities, chanting club songs and belting out anthems.
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Fueled by this wave of support and emotion, Racing took to the pitch fully focused, managing to hold Barcelona to a goalless draw at the 65-minute mark.
It's clear that Racing fans drew inspiration from Albacete's famous victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey round of 16, and they genuinely believe their side can also pull off a sensational upset.
The support from the fans is priceless!
Reminder: The Copa del Rey round of 16 match between Racing and Barcelona has been postponed