Match report
Racing Santander 2-1 Espanyol: match report
Racing Santander defeated Espanyol 2-1 in La Liga at El Sardinero, with goals from Belocian and Zabiri turning the game around.
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Racing Santander came from behind to beat Espanyol 2-1 in La Liga on Saturday at El Sardinero. Eduardo Expósito Jaén opened the scoring for Espanyol in the 62nd minute, assisted by Francisco Javier Hernandez Coarasa.
Racing equalised in the 69th minute through Jeanuël Belocian, with an assist from Sergio Canales. Yassir Zabiri then scored the winner for Racing in the 84th minute, assisted by Alvaro Mantilla.
Racing Santander had 55% possession and created 9 shots on target compared to Espanyol's 1. The hosts also earned 9 corners, while Espanyol had 4.
Both teams received several yellow cards, with Racing's Iñigo Vicente booked early in the 8th minute. Espanyol's Pol Lozano and José Manuel González Álvarez were also cautioned in the first half.
Going into the game, Espanyol were in 17th place with 8 points, while Racing Santander were 18th, also on 8 points. This victory may help Racing climb the table, pending updates.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Racing Santander vs Espanyol preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Racing Santander will face Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday 24 October at 15:15 BST (16:15 CEST) at El Sardinero in Santander.
Both teams are struggling in the league, with Espanyol sitting in 16th place and Racing Santander just below them in 17th. Espanyol have played 9 matches, winning 2, drawing 2, and losing 5, accumulating 8 points. Racing Santander have the same points total but have a slightly better goal difference, scoring 13 and conceding 25.
In their recent form, both teams have won 2, drawn 2, and lost 5 of their last 9 matches. This match is crucial for both sides as they look to climb the table.
Historically, the teams have met twice, with each side winning once. Racing Santander won the last encounter 2-0 on 10 February 2024, while Espanyol won the previous match 2-0 on 19 August 2023.
The odds suggest a close contest, indicating that this match could go either way.
Match Events
All events- 90+7'Jorge Salinas Viadero
- 90+5'Vanja Drkusic(Out: Unai Núñez)
- 90'Eduardo Expósito Jaén
- 89'Javi Puado
- 88'Iñigo Vicente(Out: Maguette Gueye)
- 85'Pol Lozano(Out: Urko Gonzalez)
- 85'Álex Calatrava Torrado(Out: Marcos Fernández)
- 84'Yassir Zabiri(2 - 1)(Assist: Alvaro Mantilla)
Match Statistics
All stats- 55%Possession45%
- 2.50Expected Goals (xG)0.60
- 9Shots on Target1
- 9Corners4
- 10Fouls17
Prediction
Live win probability
Racing Santander 94%Draw 6%Espanyol 0%
Racing Santander is most likely to win the game against Espanyol.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionLa Liga · Regular Season 10
- VenueEl Sardinero, Santander · 22308
- RefereeGil Manzano, Jesus
- ForecastCloudy, 16.92°C
Last five games
Racing SantanderLDLLW
EspanyolLDLLW
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Deportivo La Coruña | 10 | 0 | 11 |
| 11 |  Osasuna | 9 | -8 | 11 |
| 12 | Racing Santander | 10 | -11 | 11 |
| 13 |  Levante | 9 | -2 | 10 |
| 14 |  Elche | 10 | -3 | 10 |
| 15 |  Athletic Club | 8 | -1 | 9 |
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Racing Santander vs Espanyol: result, stats & highlights
Racing Santander and Espanyol finished 2-1 in the La Liga (Regular Season 10) at El Sardinero. Played: (your local time).
Racing Santander are 12th in the table on 11 points; Espanyol are 18th on 8.
Recent form: Racing Santander LDLLW, Espanyol LDLLW.
Head-to-head (last 2): Racing Santander 1 wins, 0 draws, Espanyol 1 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.