skyler27@skyler27

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Aug 16

Good to see Racing back in La Liga

geo@geo

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Aug 16

that first half and the atmosphere was absolutely superb

Player of the match

Pape Gueye

Villarreal

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cupcakejock@cupcakejock

Aug 16

such a great atmosphere and very fun watch

Player of the match

Pape Gueye

Villarreal

dgh11@dgh11

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Aug 16 (edited)

3 insane goals and 1 penalty, all action first half. The blitz tactics from Santander were really fun to watch, overloading in attacking areas to seemingly surprise Villarreal. After about 40 minutes, there was a clear drop off from Racing, probably caused by the intense start, which meant they shipped two right before halftime. It was great to see the Racing defensive discipline in the second half after the capitulation at the end of the first. Overall, a strong effort vs the third place team in La Liga 2025-26. If you had told me Racing got a draw out of this before the game, I’d have signed up for that every day of the week. Having led 2-0 though, there is a slight bitter taste in the mouth.

Player of the match

Sergio Martínez

Racing Santander

ّ@mrt

☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Aug 16

رغم التعثر الأداء كان جيد فياريال عاد بريمونتادا لكنه يفتقد اللمسة الأخيرة

Player of the match

Nicolas Pépé

Villarreal