Hector Cuper: “Since I’ve been in the football world I’ve never seen anything like (Barcelona). It’s the best team in the world and a long way ahead of the others. I’ve always said that perfection does not exist, but this Barcelona team is the closest I’ve seen.”<\/p>\n
MATCH FACTS<\/p>\n
Barcelona have won 36 of their 43 matches at home to Racing in the league, losing just two.<\/p>\n
The Cantabros have not won at Barcelona since 1983 (0-2), managing just two draws in 20 games since.<\/p>\n
Racing\u2019s last win against Barcelona in the league came in 2004 at El Sardinero (2-0).<\/p>\n
Barcelona have netted a total of 14 goals in their last four matches against Racing, conceding just one in the process.<\/p>\n
Racing have netted just one goal in their last five league games combined.<\/p>\n
All 23 of Barcelona\u2019s league goals this season have come from inside the area in open play, and they are yet to score a header.<\/p>\n
Pep Guardiola\u2019s men have bagged eight goals in the opening 15 minutes of league matches this season, twice as many as any other side (Betis, four).<\/p>\n
Leo Messi has been involved in over half of Barcelona\u2019s league goals this season (13\/23).<\/p>\n
Andres Iniesta has scored in Barcelona\u2019s last three league games against Racing.<\/p>\n
Barcelona have averaged 73 per cent possession in La Liga this season, 11 per cent more than the next side (Real Madrid, 62 per cent).<\/p>\n
MATCH ODDS<\/p>\n
Barcelona 1\/16, Racing 25\/1, Draw 11\/1.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"