Racing Santander 3-2 Elche
Updated
Racing Santander won: Racing Santander 3-2 Elche in the LaLiga (Round 3) on Fri, 28 Aug 2026 at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero, Santander. Racing Santander goals: Yassir Zabiri 15', Yassir Zabiri 21', Yassir Zabiri 36'. Elche goals: Buba Sangaré 78', Fer Niño 79'. Expected goals: 1.72-1.03. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Yassir Zabiri (9.6).
Match report
Racing Santander beat Elche 3-2
Racing Santander squeezed past Elche 3-2 at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero on Friday 28 August in LaLiga.
Yassir Zabiri put Racing Santander ahead on 15' (1-0), added another on 21' (2-0), added another on 36' (3-0), Buba Sangaré pulled one back for Elche on 78' (3-1) and Fer Niño pulled one back for Elche on 79' (3-2).
Racing Santander had 40% of the ball, shots were 13-18 (6-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.72-1.03.
Yassir Zabiri (Racing Santander) was player of the match with a 9.6 rating.
Attendance: 22,496. Referee: Carlos Muñiz Muñoz.
Match stats
| Racing Santander | Elche | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.72 | 1.03 |
| Total shots | 13 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 27 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 305 (80%) | 483 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 10 |
| Total shots | 13 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 9 |
Lineups
Racing Santander (4-2-3-1): Julen Agirrezabala, Álvaro Mantilla, Manu, Facundo González, Jorge Salinas, Iván Martin, Gustavo Puerta, Andrés Martin, Sergio Canales, Iñigo Vicente, Yassir Zabiri
Elche (5-4-1): Matías Dituro, David Affengruber, Víctor Chust, Pedro Bigas, Buba Sangaré, Germán Valera, Facundo Buonanotte, Gonzalo Villar, Marc Aguado, Ali Houary, Fer Niño
Key events
- 15' · Goal · Yassir Zabiri (Racing Santander)
- 21' · Goal · Yassir Zabiri (Racing Santander)
- 36' · Goal · Yassir Zabiri (Racing Santander)
- 43' · Yellow card · Facundo González (Racing Santander)
- 45' · Yellow card · Álvaro Mantilla (Racing Santander)
- 46' · Substitution · Ezequiel Ponce for Ali Houary (Elche)
- 46' · Substitution · Tete Morente for Marc Aguado (Elche)
- 59' · Substitution · Matteo Prati for Andrés Martin (Racing Santander)
- 62' · Substitution · Javi Morcillo for Pedro Bigas (Elche)
- 63' · Yellow card · Facundo Buonanotte (Elche)
- 69' · Substitution · Lucas Cepeda for Facundo Buonanotte (Elche)
- 69' · Substitution · Asier Villalibre for Yassir Zabiri (Racing Santander)
- 69' · Substitution · Giorgi Guliashvili for Iñigo Vicente (Racing Santander)
- 78' · Goal · Buba Sangaré (Elche)
- 79' · Goal · Fer Niño (Elche)
- 84' · Substitution · Josan for Buba Sangaré (Elche)
- 85' · Substitution · Maguette Gueye for Sergio Canales (Racing Santander)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 2001: Racing Santander 3, draws 4, Elche 4.
Questions
Who won Racing Santander vs Elche?
Racing Santander won, 3-2 (LaLiga) on Fri, 28 Aug 2026.
When and where is Racing Santander vs Elche?
Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 17:00 UTC at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero, Santander, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Racing Santander and Elche?
In 11 league meetings since 2001: Racing Santander 3 wins, 4 draws, Elche 4 wins (goals 11-13).