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Racing de Santander v FC Barcelona - Copa del Rey

Barcelona stars label Garcia the 'best in the world' after Copa heroics

Barcelona stars were queuing up to praise goalkeeper Joan Garcia after his stoppage-time heroics saved the Catalan giants from a potential Copa del Rey disaster against Racing Santander. The Spanish champions scraped through to the quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory, but the scoreline masked a nervy evening where only the brilliance of their shot-stopper prevented them from suffering the same humiliating fate as arch-rivals Real Madrid.

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Yamal finishes the job as Barca avoid Copa del Rey shock

Barcelona avoided a Copa del Rey upset thanks to second-half goals from Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal in a 2-0 win. A day after bitter rivals Real Madrid were dumped out of the competition by second division side Albacete, Hansi Flick's men overcame a stern examination against similar opposition on Thursday. The cup holders were indebted to substitute Fermin Lopez as they reached the quarter-finals in battling fashion.

Frequently asked questions

The original football club Cape Town City FC was founded in 1962, before being reformed in 2016.

John Comitis purchased the franchise rights of now defunct Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C, moved the club to Cape Town and renamed the club.

South African businessman and former professional soccer player John Comitis owns the club.

Cape Town City play their home matches at Cape Town Stadium or Athlone Stadium.

The club is known as The Citizens and their fans as the Blue and Gold Army.

Two domestic trophies, the MTN8 (2018) and Telkom Knockout (2016).

Thamsanqa Mkhize with 249 appearances.

Khanyisa Mayo with 29 goals.