Racing Club de Santander received RCD Espanyol at the Sardinero Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026, as part of the tenth day of LaLiga EA Sports. The match, which was played at full capacity, ended with a 1‑0 victory for the visiting team thanks to a goal from Edu Expósito in the second half.
The match started with an intense pace and both teams showed constant pressure. Players from both teams approached the referee on several occasions, seeking clarification on plays and decisions. Racing midfielder SergioCanales was involved in several ball disputes, especially with Espanyol midfielder OmarPolLozano and Uruguayan defender LeandroCabrera. At left back, Racing defender ÁlvaroMantilla had to compete with midfielder JaviHernández on several occasions, while French defender JeanuelBeloclan was also involved in physical duels with the Espanyol midfielder.
The first goal of the match came in the 57th minute, when EduExpósito, with great vision of the game, got rid of his marker and finished with precision to put the visitors ahead. The Espanyol players celebrated the goal with enthusiasm, while Racing tried to react with more aggressive attacks. Despite the good opportunities, the Santander team failed to tie, and the final score was 1‑0 in favor of RCD Espanyol.
Regarding the lineup, Espanyol had its usual starting eleven, with the presence of players like PolLozano and JaviHernández, while Racing presented its usual squad, with figures such as SergioCanales, ÁlvaroMantilla and YassirZabiri. Both coaches, JoséManuelGonzález of Espanyol and JoséAlbertoLópez of Racing, were satisfied with the performance of their teams, although Racing regretted the lack of opportunities to equalize the score.
With the victory, Espanyol advances in the league table, while Racing continues to fight to stay at the top of the relegation table. Racing's next match will be against RealBetis, while Espanyol will face Atlético de Madrid on their next matchday.