Racing Santander 2-1 Villarreal
Updated
Racing Santander won: Racing Santander 2-1 Villarreal in the Copa del Rey (Round 1/16) on Wed, 17 Dec 2025 at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero, Santander. Racing Santander goals: Juan Carlos Arana 6', Juan Carlos Arana 28'. Villarreal goals: Ayoze Pérez 86'. Expected goals: 0.75-1.65. Possession: 33-67. Player of the match: Juan Carlos Arana (8.9).
Match report
Racing Santander beat Villarreal 2-1
Racing Santander squeezed past Villarreal 2-1 at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero on Wednesday 17 December in Copa del Rey.
Juan Carlos Arana put Racing Santander ahead on 6' (1-0), added another on 28' (2-0) and Ayoze Pérez pulled one back for Villarreal on 86' (2-1).
Racing Santander had 33% of the ball, shots were 10-22 (5-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.75-1.65. Villarreal created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Juan Carlos Arana (Racing Santander) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 20,768.
Match stats
| Racing Santander | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 33 | 67 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.75 | 1.65 |
| Total shots | 10 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 56 |
| Big chances | 2 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 193 (74%) | 423 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 1 | 11 |
| Total shots | 10 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 14 |
Lineups
Racing Santander (4-4-2): Plamen Andreev, Marco Sangalli, Manu, Facundo González, Mario Garcia, Yeray Cabanzon, Inigo Sainz-Maza, Aritz Aldasoro, Suleiman Camara, Juan Carlos Arana, Sergio Martinez
Villarreal (4-4-2): Arnau Tenas, Adrià Altimira, Juan Foyth, Rafa Marin, Sergi Cardona, Nicolas Pépé, Santi Comesana, Carlos Macia, Alberto Moleiro, Ayoze Pérez, Georges Mikautadze
Key events
- 6' · Goal · Juan Carlos Arana (Racing Santander)
- 28' · Goal · Juan Carlos Arana (Racing Santander)
- 86' · Goal · Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)
All-time head-to-head
25 league meetings since 2000: Racing Santander 5, draws 7, Villarreal 13.
Questions
Who won Racing Santander vs Villarreal?
Racing Santander won, 2-1 (Copa del Rey) on Wed, 17 Dec 2025.
When and where is Racing Santander vs Villarreal?
Wed, 17 Dec 2025, 18:00 UTC at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero, Santander, Copa del Rey.
What is the head-to-head record between Racing Santander and Villarreal?
In 25 league meetings since 2000: Racing Santander 5 wins, 7 draws, Villarreal 13 wins (goals 26-42).