Racing de Santander 2026/27 La Liga Preview
Racing de Santander are back in the top flight and finding it brutal at the top end. José Alberto’s side have conceded 21 goals in seven games – by far the worst record in La Liga – including a 7-2 at Barcelona and a 5-0 at Celta de Vigo. They have still won twice and sit 16th.
Yassir Zabiri has been the find of their season with six goals, and Sergio Canales has brought genuine quality to the No.10 role. Iñigo Vicente takes most of the corners. Julen Agirrezabala has made 30 saves, the most of any goalkeeper in the division, and has not yet kept a clean sheet.
Survival is the only target, and the pattern is already clear: Racing are competitive against the sides around them and completely outclassed by those above. Eleven goals scored is a respectable return for a promoted side; the defending is what will determine whether they stay up.
Racing de Santander’s set-piece specialists
- Penalties: Andrés Martín
- Free-Kicks: Sergio Canales, Iñigo Vicente
- Corners: Iñigo Vicente, Andrés Martín
Iñigo Vicente has taken 10 of Racing de Santander’s corners to Andrés Martín’s 8. Sergio Canales has had one of the direct free-kicks. Andrés Martín has converted from the spot.
Racing de Santander FAQs
Where did Racing de Santander finish in the 2025/26 season?
Racing de Santander were promoted from the Segunda División ahead of the 2026/27 season, ending a long absence from the Spanish top flight.
Who is the Racing de Santander manager?
José Alberto López Menéndez is the manager of Racing de Santander.
Who has scored most for Racing this season?
Yassir Zabiri, with six of Racing’s 11 goals in their first seven games.