Racing de Santander has concluded its last training session of the week with the absence of its striker Andrés Martín, who remains out due to slight muscle discomfort. Coach José Alberto López explained in the press conference that the player did not participate in practice this Friday, but that the rest of the first team worked normally. The absence occurs just before the match of the eleventh round of LaLiga, in which the Cantabrian team faces Real Madrid this Sunday.
The training session, which began at 11:00 at the Santi Gutiérrez field at the Nando Yosu facility, focused on tactical preparation for the match with the white team. The players dedicated themselves to positioning, pressing and transition exercises, with the aim of fine-tuning the strategy that will be used against Real Madrid. At the end of the session with the group, goalkeepers Julen Agirrezabala, Simon Erikkson and Laro Gómez carried out specific work with goalkeeper coach Pedro Dorronsoro, reinforcing defense and coordination in the goal area.
José Alberto López stated that, despite Martín's absence, the team maintains its rhythm and discipline. “The rest of the players have worked normally and we continue with the tactical preparation we need for tomorrow's game,” commented the coach. The Cantabrian team's preparation will close on Saturday, one day before Real Madrid's visit to El Sardinero, which leaves the players with little time to adjust their strategy and evaluate the physical condition of the key players.
Racing, which is in the fighting zone to stay in the First Division, is looking for a positive result against Real Madrid to consolidate its position in the table. The absence of Andrés Martín, who is usually an important element in the attack, poses an additional challenge for the coach, who will have to reorganize the offensive line. With the eleventh round approaching, the team is preparing to face the pressure of a high-caliber rival and secure as many points as possible.