Racing Santander vs Elche preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga, Spain
Campos de Sport de El Sardinero
La Liga
Racing SantanderRAC
3 2
ElcheELC
Full Time
Round 3 Regular Season
Yassir Zabiri - 15', 21', 36'
Goal
|
Goal
Fer Niño - 79'

CONTEXT

In a surprising turn of events, Racing Santander defeated Elche 3-2 at home after leading 3-0 at the halftime break. The match saw the home team capitalize on early opportunities to build an insurmountable lead before the interval. Elche, considered the stronger side, dominated possession with 60 percent but struggled to convert their chances effectively in the first half. Racing Santander's 1.67 expected goals slightly edged out Elche's 1.24, aligning with the final result despite the possession disparity. The second half witnessed Elche mounting a comeback with two goals, but they fell short in their pursuit of an equalizer. This outcome underscored the impact of the initial scoring burst by the hosts. The game highlighted how early dominance can dictate the flow even against possession-heavy opponents.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Racing Santander recorded a significant structural deviation in claiming the 3-2 victory.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the performance metrics observed.
  • xG alignment: The final 3-2 outcome proved consistent with the expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match market indicators for the winner.
  • xG expectations: Racing Santander generated 1.67 expected goals against Elche's 1.24.
  • Event impact: The 3-0 halftime lead created a decisive event impact on the match.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were shown so red card distortion played no role.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
C. Muñiz Muñoz
C. Muñiz Muñoz
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
F. Estela Bravo
F. Estela Bravo
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
?. Granel Peiró
?. Granel Peiró
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
G. Cueto Amigo
G. Cueto Amigo
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Racing Santander J. López Menéndez
J. López Menéndez
VS
Elche M. Anselmi
M. Anselmi
0.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.27
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Getafe Rank: 78 L
Villarreal Rank: 87 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Barcelona Rank: 96 L
Deportivo A Coruña Rank: 73 D
Girona Rank: 76 D
Getafe Rank: 78 W
Real Betis Rank: 86 L
Deportivo Alavés Rank: 81 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
39.78
76.27
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Racing Santander
Elche
Power Score
39.78
76.27
League Position
8
18
Global Rank
122
125

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Racing Santander — Opponent-weighted form score
Elche — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Racing Santander Elche

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Racing Santander

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Elche

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Racing Santander ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Elche
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
36.75
36.75
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
36.75
36.75
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Racing Santander +0.00 Efficiency Index
vs
Elche +0.00 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Racing Santander
Elche
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Racing Santander
vs
Elche
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Racing Santander Elche
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
4%
48%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.06 vs -0.60
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Racing Santander Elche
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
48%
4%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.60 vs -0.06
Racing Santander
Elche
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Racing Santander
vs
Elche
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Racing Santander Elche
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Racing Santander 0.38
Elche 0.22
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Racing Santander Elche
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Racing Santander 0.02
Elche 0.09
Racing Santander
Elche
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ELC had peak pressure around 58'.
  • RAC started the game with stronger pressure.
RAC Pressure ELC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ELC reached the top pressure at 58' (94.14).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Racing Santander RAC Home
2 matches
Elche ELC Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
2
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-29T00:03:35+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 5-4-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga, Spain · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Campos de Sport de El Sardinero
Capacity
22308
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Carlos Muñiz Muñoz
Fernando Estela Bravo
Álvaro Granel Peiró
G. Cueto Amigo

Statistics

Possession
RAC
42%
ELC
58%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 2
5 Big Chances Created 1
4 Shots 5
34 Dangerous attacks 81
40 Possession 60
5 Corners 10
19 Free kicks 17
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

80 Ball Safe 83
7 Goal Kicks 4
9 Goal Attempts 9
4 Substitutions 5
15 Throwins 9
9 Successful Headers 10
1 Assists 0
1 Injuries 0
11 Dribble Attempts 20
5 Successful Dribbles 7
45 Successful Dribbles Percentage 35

Attacking

65 Attacks 117
2 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

31 Long Passes 52
378 Passes 554
303 Successful Passes 481
80 Successful Passes Percentage 87
11 Key Passes 10
12 Successful Long Passes 26
39 Successful Long Passes Percentage 50

Defensive

5 Saves 3
18 Tackles 15
6 Interceptions 7
51 Duels Won 53

Build-up

7 Total Crosses 28
2 Accurate Crosses 9

Discipline

3 Offsides 1
17 Fouls 19

Lineup

Referee : Carlos Muñiz Muñoz

Starting XI ▼

13
Julen Agirrezabala
Julen Agirrezabala Goalkeeper
6.96
2
Álvaro Mantilla
Álvaro Mantilla (C) Defender
6.74
4
Manu Hernando
Manu Hernando Defender
6.61
16
Facundo González
Facundo González Defender
6.49
17
Jorge Salinas
Jorge Salinas Defender
6.37
8
Gustavo Puerta
Gustavo Puerta Midfielder
7.1
10
Iñigo Vicente
Iñigo Vicente Midfielder
7.39
7
Giorgi Guliashvili
Giorgi Guliashvili
Attacker69'
6.36
11
Andrés Martín
Andrés Martín Midfielder
7.42
18
Matteo Prati
Matteo Prati
Midfielder59'
6.27
20
Sergio Canales
Sergio Canales Midfielder
6.55
14
Maguette Gueye
Maguette Gueye
Midfielder85'
6.42
23
Iván Martín
Iván Martín Midfielder
7.09
21
Yassir Zabiri
Yassir Zabiri Attacker
3
9.42
12
Asier Villalibre
Asier Villalibre
Attacker69'
6.3
Referee : Carlos Muñiz Muñoz

Starting XI ▼

1
Matías Dituro
Matías Dituro Goalkeeper
5.99
2
Buba Sangaré
Buba Sangaré Defender
6.34
17
Josan
Josan
Midfielder84'
6.76
6
Pedro Bigas
Pedro Bigas (C) Defender
6.33
47
Javi Morcillo
Javi Morcillo
Midfielder62'
6.23
11
Germán Valera
Germán Valera Defender
6.19
22
David Affengruber
David Affengruber Defender
7.02
23
Víctor Chust
Víctor Chust Defender
7.23
8
Marc Aguado
Marc Aguado Midfielder
6.18
20
Tete Morente
Tete Morente
Attacker46'
7.3
10
Facundo Buonanotte
Facundo Buonanotte Midfielder
6.88
21
Lucas Cepeda
Lucas Cepeda
Attacker69'
6.95
12
Gonzalo Villar
Gonzalo Villar Midfielder
7.14
29
Ali Houary
Ali Houary Midfielder
6.2
9
Ezequiel Ponce
Ezequiel Ponce
Attacker46'
6.64
14
Fer Niño
Fer Niño Attacker
7.15

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Maguette Gueye → Sergio Canales
9th Substitution
85'
84'
Event
Josan → Buba Sangaré
8th Substitution
79'
Event
Fer Niño
Header / 5th Goal
78'
Event
Buba Sangaré
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Giorgi Guliashvili → Iñigo Vicente
6th Substitution
69'
Event
Asier Villalibre → Yassir Zabiri
7th Substitution
69'
69'
Event
Lucas Cepeda → Facundo Buonanotte
5th Substitution
63'
Event
Facundo Buonanotte
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
62'
Event
Javi Morcillo → Pedro Bigas 
4th Substitution
Event
Matteo Prati → Andrés Martín
3rd Substitution
59'
46'
Event
Tete Morente → Marc Aguado
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Ezequiel Ponce → Ali Houary
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Álvaro Mantilla
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
45'
Event
Facundo González
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
43'
Event
Yassir Zabiri
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
36'
Event
Yassir Zabiri
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
21'
Event
Yassir Zabiri
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
15'

Match Commentary

90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Lucas Cepeda from Elche has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Julen Agirrezabala from Racing de Santander.
90
Update Update
Maguette Gueye from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
90
Update Update
Gonzalo Villar from Elche is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Lucas Cepeda from Elche has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
90
Update Update
Ezequiel Ponce of Elche is caught offside.
90
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Cepeda's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
90
Update Update
David Affengruber's header from the left side of the six-yard box is blocked. He was assisted by Josan's cross.
90
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Álvaro Mantilla concedes.
90
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Maguette Gueye concedes.
90
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Maguette Gueye concedes.
90
Update Update
Maguette Gueye from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
90
Update Update
Gonzalo Villar from Elche is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
90
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander.
88
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Tete Morente from Elche takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that is close but goes to the right after a corner.
88
Update Update
Ezequiel Ponce from Elche committed a handball.
87
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Villar's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
87
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Giorgi Guliashvili concedes.
86
Update Update
Matteo Prati commits a foul for Racing de Santander.
86
Update Update
Ezequiel Ponce from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Racing de Santander: Maguette Gueye comes on for Sergio Canales.
85
Update Update
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
85
Update Update
Foul committed by Tete Morente of Elche.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Elche: Josan comes on for Buba Sangaré.
84
Update Update
Giorgi Guliashvili from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the defensive half.
84
Update Update
Foul committed by Lucas Cepeda of Elche.
83
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Jorge Salinas concedes.
82
Update Update
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander commits a handball.
81
Update Update
Offside called against Racing de Santander. Iván Martín is caught offside.
81
Update Update
Facu González from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
81
Update Update
Ezequiel Ponce from Elche commits a foul.
80
Update Update
Foul committed by Giorgi Guliashvili of Racing de Santander.
80
Update Update
Buba Sangaré from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Fer Niño scores for Elche with a header from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Tete Morente's cross. The score is now Racing de Santander 3, Elche 2.
78
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Racing de Santander 3, Elche 1. Buba Sangaré scores for Elche with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Lucas Cepeda.
76
Update Update
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
76
Update Update
Gonzalo Villar from Elche commits a foul.
74
Update Update
Lucas Cepeda of Elche commits a handball.
73
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Asier Villalibre from Racing de Santander has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but Matías Dituro from Elche saves it in the bottom left corner. The assist was provided by Iván Martín.
72
Update Update
Asier Villalibre from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the defensive half.
72
Update Update
Javier Morcillo from Elche commits a foul.
72
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Gustavo Puerta concedes.
70
Update Update
Foul committed by Iván Martín of Racing de Santander.
70
Update Update
Gonzalo Villar from Elche is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Racing de Santander: Asier Villalibre comes on for Yassir Zabiri.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Elche: Lucas Cepeda comes on for Facundo Buonanotte.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Racing de Santander: Giorgi Guliashvili comes on for Iñigo Vicente.
69
Update Update
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
69
Update Update
Foul committed by Tete Morente of Elche.
64
Attempt Attempt
Yassir Zabiri's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Iñigo Vicente.
64
Corner Corner
Racing de Santander win a corner after Tete Morente concedes.
63
Update Update
Facundo Buonanotte commits a foul for Elche.
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Facundo Buonanotte from Elche receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
63
Update Update
Foul committed by Yassir Zabiri of Racing de Santander.
63
Update Update
David Affengruber from Elche is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
63
Update Update
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Elche: Javier Morcillo comes on for Pedro Bigas.
61
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Fer Niño from Elche has his left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box saved in the bottom left corner by Julen Agirrezabala of Racing de Santander. The shot was assisted by Germán Valera with a through ball.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Elche after a concession by Julen Agirrezabala.
59
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Fer Niño from Elche heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the right. He was assisted by Gonzalo Villar with a cross.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Racing de Santander: Matteo Prati comes on for Andrés Martín due to an injury.
59
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Elche after a concession by Manu Hernando.
58
Update Update
Ezequiel Ponce's header from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Germán Valera's cross.
55
Attempt Attempt
Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The attempt was assisted by Iñigo Vicente after a fast break.
54
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Matías Dituro from Elche saves a right-footed shot from Sergio Canales of Racing de Santander, taken from the center of the box and aimed at the bottom right corner. The shot was assisted by Andrés Martín.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Racing de Santander, conceded by Matías Dituro.
52
Update Update
Iván Martín from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
52
Update Update
Foul committed by Tete Morente of Elche.
50
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Iván Martín from Racing de Santander takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's just a bit too high. He was assisted by Iñigo Vicente.
49
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Víctor Chust from Elche heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes just to the right. He was assisted by Gonzalo Villar, who delivered a cross after a corner.
49
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Yassir Zabiri concedes.
48
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Facundo Buonanotte from Elche has a left-footed shot from a tough angle and long range on the right, but it's saved in the top left corner by Julen Agirrezabala of Racing de Santander.
48
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Julen Agirrezabala concedes.
48
Update Update
Foul committed by Iñigo Vicente of Racing de Santander.
48
Update Update
Buba Sangaré from Elche is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Elche: Tete Morente comes on for Marc Aguado.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with Racing de Santander leading Elche 3-0.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Elche: Ezequiel Ponce comes on for Ali Houary.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Facundo Buonanotte from Elche has a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes high and wide to the left. He was assisted by Germán Valera.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. David Affengruber from Elche heads the ball from the right side of the box but misses to the right. Facundo Buonanotte provided the assist from a set piece situation.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Álvaro Mantilla from Racing de Santander receives a yellow card for a foul.
45
Update Update
Álvaro Mantilla from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
45
Update Update
Gonzalo Villar from Elche wins a free kick in the attacking half.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Ali Houary from Elche has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved by Julen Agirrezabala in the center of the goal for Racing de Santander.
44
Update Update
Andrés Martín from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
44
Update Update
Foul committed by Pedro Bigas of Elche.
43
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Facu González from Racing de Santander receives a yellow card for a foul.
43
Update Update
Facu González from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
43
Update Update
Fer Niño from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Racing de Santander after a concession by David Affengruber.
41
Attempt Attempt
Yassir Zabiri's left-footed shot from outside the box for Racing de Santander is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Andrés Martín.
41
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Racing de Santander after a concession by Pedro Bigas.
40
Update Update
Facu González from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the defensive half.
40
Update Update
Facundo Buonanotte commits a foul for Elche.
39
Update Update
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the defensive half.
39
Update Update
Facundo Buonanotte commits a foul for Elche.
38
Update Update
Iñigo Vicente from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the defensive half.
38
Update Update
Gonzalo Villar from Elche commits a foul.
38
Update Update
Iván Martín from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
38
Update Update
Foul committed by Ali Houary of Elche.
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Racing de Santander 3, Elche 0. Yassir Zabiri scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the center of the goal, assisted by Iñigo Vicente's cross.
35
Update Update
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
35
Update Update
David Affengruber from Elche wins a free kick on the right wing.
33
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Facundo Buonanotte from Elche has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
32
Update Update
Facundo Buonanotte from Elche wins a free kick in the attacking half.
32
Update Update
Jorge Salinas commits a foul for Racing de Santander.
30
Attempt Attempt
Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it just a bit too high. He was assisted by Iñigo Vicente.
27
Update Update
Álvaro Mantilla from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
27
Update Update
Germán Valera from Elche commits a foul.
25
Attempt Attempt
Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. Gustavo Puerta provided the assist.
23
Update Update
Jorge Salinas from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
23
Update Update
Foul committed by Iván Martín of Racing de Santander.
23
Update Update
Marc Aguado from Elche wins a free kick in the attacking half.
23
Update Update
Buba Sangaré of Elche commits a foul.
22
Update Update
Andrés Martín of Racing de Santander is caught offside.
21
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Racing de Santander lead Elche 2-0. Yassir Zabiri scores for Racing de Santander with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner.
20
Update Update
Foul committed by Álvaro Mantilla of Racing de Santander.
20
Update Update
Germán Valera from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
17
Update Update
Facu González from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
17
Update Update
Ali Houary from Elche wins a free kick on the right wing.
15
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Racing de Santander leads Elche 1-0. Yassir Zabiri scores for Racing de Santander with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner.
14
Update Update
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
14
Update Update
Gonzalo Villar from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
12
Update Update
Yassir Zabiri of Racing de Santander is caught offside.
11
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Gonzalo Villar from Elche has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Julen Agirrezabala of Racing de Santander. The shot was assisted by David Affengruber.
7
Attempt Attempt
Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander misses a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it to the right. He was assisted by Andrés Martín.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Racing de Santander after a concession by Pedro Bigas.
7
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Matías Dituro from Elche saves a header from Jorge Salinas of Racing de Santander, which was taken from the center of the box and directed to the bottom right corner. The cross was assisted by Iñigo Vicente.
6
Update Update
Germán Valera commits a foul for Elche.
6
Update Update
Andrés Martín from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the attacking half.
4
Update Update
Fer Niño from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
4
Update Update
Manu Hernando from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
3
Update Update
Gonzalo Villar from Elche commits a foul.
3
Update Update
Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the defensive half.
1
Update Update
First half begins.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Racing Santander 3-2 Elche. Structural assessment: Racing Santander exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.