Barcelona leads 1-0 against Racing Santander after Cancelo’s goal

João Cancelo found the back of the net to give Barcelona a 1-0 lead against Racing de Santander at Spotify Camp Nou, continuing what has been a near-flawless start to the 2026/27 La Liga campaign for Hansi Flick’s side. The goal, scored in a Matchday 6 fixture on September 16, kept Barcelona’s perfect record intact. Five wins from five before kickoff meant the hosts entered with a sense of inevitability that Cancelo was happy to reinforce. Cancelo’s second act in Barcelona The Portuguese full-back’s goal carries extra narrative weight. Cancelo returned to Barcelona on a permanent deal in 2026 after spending time at Al-Hilal, following his initial loan spell at the Catalan club during the 2023-24 season. Racing’s uphill battle at Camp Nou Racing de Santander’s return to La Liga has been a feel-good story for Spanish football purists. The Cantabrian club earned their promotion and entered the top flight with ambition, sitting around mid-table heading into this fixture. Their most recent meeting before this match came in January 2026, a 2-0 Copa del Rey loss that underscored the gulf between the two sides. Barcelona’s attacking output of more than four goals per game before this match...