Barcelona return to Camp Nou on Thursday with their perfect league start and first place under protection, while newly promoted Racing arrive carrying enough early-season confidence to test the leaders in a fixture they have not won away since 1983.
SEO Title: Barcelona v Racing: Camp Nou test for Flick’s league leaders
SEO Description: Barcelona host Racing in LaLiga’s sixth round on 16 September 2026, with Hansi Flick’s unbeaten side seeking to retain top spot.
Barcelona v Racing: leaders defend their position
The sixth round of LaLiga EA Sports brings Racing to Barcelona on 16 September 2026. Kick-off at Camp Nou is scheduled for 21:30.
Hansi Flick’s team have won every match so far this season and are scoring at a rate of more than five goals a game. Another victory would keep the Catalan side at the summit of the table.
- Fixture: Barcelona v Racing
- Competition: LaLiga EA Sports, round six
- Date: Thursday, 16 September 2026
- Kick-off: 21:30
- Venue: Camp Nou
Racing bring a strong start to Camp Nou
Racing, back in the top division after promotion, have made a respectable opening to the campaign. Their first five league matches have produced two wins, one draw and two defeats, leaving them in mid-table before the trip to Barcelona.
The visitors will attempt to overturn a long Camp Nou record. Racing’s most recent victory at Barcelona’s home ground came on 26 February 1983.
Absences shape Flick’s selection
Barcelona will be without Frankie de Jong and Bardghji because of injury. Gerard Martín and Bisiwu remain doubts for the hosts.
Racing must also cope without André Almeida, who is suspended after receiving a red card in the previous match against Alavés.
- Barcelona unavailable: Frankie de Jong and Bardghji, both injured
- Barcelona doubts: Gerard Martín and Bisiwu
- Racing unavailable: André Almeida, suspended following his dismissal against Alavés
How to watch
The match will be shown live on DAZN LaLiga (M55 O113), DAZN and LaLiga TV Bar.
