Racing Santander 2 - 1 FT Alaves
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Ville Koski 18'
35' Yassir Zabiri
38' Yassir Zabiri (Iñigo Vicente)
↓ Pablo Ibanez Lumbreras ↑Carlos Protesoni 45'
↓ Nahuel Tenaglia ↑Nicolas Valentini 45'
HT
53' Yassir Zabiri
Antonio Blanco 62'
65' ↓ Pablo García ↑André Almeida
↓ Antonio Blanco ↑Carles Aleñá 67'
↓ Mariano Díaz ↑Toni Martínez 67'
74' ↓ Yassir Zabiri ↑Giorgi Guliashvili
74' ↓ Sergio Canales ↑Iker Luque
83' ↓ Iñigo Vicente ↑Asier Villalibre
83' ↓ Matteo Prati ↑Maguette Gueye
↓ Angel Pérez Hidalgo ↑Aitor Mañas 86'
88' André Almeida
89' André Almeida
↓ Aitor Mañas ↑Miguel Rodríguez 90'+7
90'+7 ↓ Giorgi Guliashvili ↑Pedro Felipe
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Racing Santander
Goalkeepers
Julen Agirrezabala 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Álvaro Mantilla 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Ramón 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Jeanuël Belocian 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jorge Salinas 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Iván Martín 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
58
Passes
12
Duels
Matteo Prati
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Sergio Canales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Pablo García
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Iñigo Vicente
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Mohamed Yassir Zabiri 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.0
Rating
BENCH
Laro Gómez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pedro Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Hernando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aarón Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maguette Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Íñigo Sainz-Maza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Almeida 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.4
Rating
Juan Carlos Arana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Guliashvili
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Asier Villalibre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Luque
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alaves
Goalkeepers
Antonio Sivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Angel Pérez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nahuel Tenaglia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Ville Koski 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jonny Otto
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Denis Suárez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Pablo Ibáñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Antonio Blanco 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Forwards
Abderrahman Rebbach 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Lucas Boyé
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mariano Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Adrián Rodríguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hugo Novoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Valentini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef Enríquez Lekhedim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Benavídez
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Ander Guevara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Selu Diallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carles Aleñá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toni Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aitor Mañas 
CAMEO
11
Minutes
11
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
X. Olaiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2026 | Racing Santander | 1 - 1 (PEN 6-7) | Alaves | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 07/17/2024 | Racing Santander | 0 - 0 (PEN 0-1) | Alaves | Friendlies Clubs | Campos de Sport de El Sardinero |
| 07/22/2023 | Racing Santander | 1 - 2 | Alaves | Friendlies Clubs | Estadio El Pilar |
| 01/21/2023 | Alaves | 3 - 0 | Racing Santander | Segunda División | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 11/01/2022 | Racing Santander | 1 - 1 | Alaves | Segunda División | Campos de Sport de El Sardinero |
08/07/2026
07/17/2024
07/22/2023
01/21/2023
11/01/2022
Racing Santander Win
Alaves Win
Draw
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Hero's Brace: Zabiri Dismantles High-Flying Alaves
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. Racing Santander ripped up the script to engineer a breathtaking comeback victory that halted an unbeaten Alaves side dead in their tracks.
The Early Storm
The Stakes were unmistakably high as Alaves arrived at Estadio El Sardinero looking to cement their spot near the La Liga summit. The visitors wasted no time asserting their early authority, matching the frenetic Intensity of the home crowd. Their early aggression paid off in the 18th minute when Ville Koski found a pocket of space to fire the visitors ahead. At that moment, it looked like business as usual for the title-chasers. However, falling behind served as a wake-up call for Racing Santander. Rather than retreating, the hosts stepped on the gas and controlled possession to set up a thrilling exchange of blows.
The Turning Point
Racing Santander controlled possession with 57 percent of the ball, but they needed a spark to alter the Balance of the tie. Enter Yassir Zabiri. The attacker turned the match on its head, dragging his side back into the contest. In the 38th minute, Iñigo Vicente carved open the visitors' backline, feeding Zabiri for a vital equalizer that shifted the momentum entirely. Coming out after the interval, the Upset Factor soared. Just eight minutes into the second half, Zabiri struck again. His second goal was a masterclass in opportunistic finishing, completing a brilliant comeback and sending El Sardinero into absolute delirium.
Holding the Line
The final half-hour turned into a relentless siege as Alaves launched waves of attacks to salvage their unbeaten record. The visitors peppered the goal, but Julen Agirrezabala was an impenetrable wall. The Racing shot-stopper produced seven crucial saves, repeatedly frustrating the opposition's frontline. The drama reached a fever pitch in the dying moments when André Almeida committed a serious foul. Following a VAR review in the 88th minute, his card was upgraded to a straight red, leaving the hosts to navigate stoppage time with ten men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Racing held firm to secure a massive three points, proving that mid-table grit can still conquer top-tier ambition.
Key Questions
How did the red card for André Almeida impact the match?
Occurring late in the 89th minute, the red card forced Racing Santander to defend their narrow lead with ten men during a tense stoppage time.
What made M. Zabiri the Man of the Match?
Zabiri delivered a clinical performance, scoring an essential brace that orchestrated Racing Santander's brilliant comeback from a goal down.
How did Racing Santander complete the comeback from behind?
They seized control of possession, rode the momentum of Zabiri's two pivotal goals, and relied heavily on Agirrezabala's seven outstanding saves to secure the win.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival Instincts Kick In Early
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 77/100. An incredibly tight matchup where early-season points could define the relegation battle come May.
The Setup
It is only September 12, 2026, but the fight for La Liga survival is already demanding attention at Estadio El Sardinero. An off-the-charts Balance rating tells the story of two very evenly matched sides. Racing Santander sit 11th, but enter as slight home favourites. They host an Alaves side flying high in fourth place after an unbeaten start. Do not let the early standings fool you; the Stakes are firmly anchored in the relegation battle, making every single point pure gold. Alaves boast an excellent Form rating with two wins and a draw, while Racing need to solidify their home ground to avoid being dragged into the drop zone.
Key Battle
A solid Stars rating highlights genuine quality on the pitch. Racing will look to Yassir Zabiri to break the lines and provide the attacking spark. He faces a rugged test against Alaves defender Nahuel Tenaglia. If Tenaglia shuts down the home side's main outlet, the visitors can dictate the tempo and frustrate the local crowd.
Our Prediction
Our verdict leans towards a gritty 1-1 draw. Racing will press hard with the Sardinero faithful behind them, but Alaves look too disciplined defensively to crack open easily.