La Liga Gameweek 8
Racing Santander 2 - 2 FT Valencia
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Futmetrix Verdict
49
FT
Tue, Nov 3
Galatasaray
2-0
VfB Stuttgart
⚡ Intensity
41
⚖️ Balance
23
🏆 Stakes
60
🎲 Upset
0
Batrakov's Three-Minute Double Decides It
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Daniel Raba Antolín (Justin De Haas) 2'
32' Yassir Zabiri (Iñigo Vicente)
↓ Mouctar Diakhaby ↑Arnaut Danjuma 45'
Guido Rodríguez 45'+2
45'+2 Jorge Salinas Viadero
Daniel Raba Antolín 45'+4
HT
47' Iván Martín
Mouctar Diakhaby 47'
↓ Daniel Raba Antolín ↑Harvey Elliott 58'
↓ Filip Ugrinic ↑David Otorbi Ejededawe 58'
61' ↓ Pablo Ramon Parra ↑Aarón Martin Caricol
61' ↓ André Almeida ↑Andrés Martín
David Otorbi Ejededawe (Javi Guerra) 65'
Pablo Maffeo 72'
75' ↓ Sergio Canales ↑Pablo García
↓ Javi Guerra ↑Aliou Dieng 85'
↓ Pablo Maffeo ↑Arnau Martínez López 86'
87' ↓ Yassir Zabiri ↑Asier Villalibre
87' ↓ Matteo Prati ↑Maguette Gueye
90'+2 Iván Martín
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Racing Santander
Goalkeepers
Julen Agirrezabala 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Álvaro Mantilla 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Ramón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Jeanuël Belocian 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jorge Salinas 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Iván Martín 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Matteo Prati 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
62
Passes
12
Duels
Sergio Canales
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
André Almeida
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Iñigo Vicente 
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
1
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Mohamed Yassir Zabiri 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.0
Rating
BENCH
Laro Gómez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
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
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Íñigo Sainz-Maza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maguette Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Luque
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Asier Villalibre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Carlos Arana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Guliashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valencia
Goalkeepers
Stole Dimitrievski 
OCTOPUS
9
Saves
9
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Pablo Maffeo 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Mouctar Diakhaby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Justin de Haas 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
José Gayà
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Filip Ugrinic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Javi Guerra
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
Guido Rodríguez 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
11
Duels Won
85%
Win %
Pepelu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Raba
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Hugo Duro 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Kayne van Oevelen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arnau Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Córdoba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Tárrega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aliou Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Elliott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Mayol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryunosuke Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aimar Blázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnaut Danjuma 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
David Otorbi
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2012 | Racing Santander | 2 - 2 | Valencia | La Liga | Campos de Sport de El Sardinero (Santander) |
| 08/27/2011 | Valencia | 4 - 3 | Racing Santander | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla (Valencia) |
| 01/31/2011 | Racing Santander | 1 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Campos de Sport de El Sardinero (Santander) |
| 09/11/2010 | Valencia | 1 - 0 | Racing Santander | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla (Valencia) |
01/29/2012
08/27/2011
01/31/2011
09/11/2010
Racing Santander Win
Valencia Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +27
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +29
P: 10 GD: +12
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -10
P: 10 GD: -11
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -10
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Racing Santander
Valencia
Racing Santander
Valencia
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Relegation Rivals Trade Heavy Blows
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. A relentless four-goal thriller proved that desperation at the wrong end of the table often produces the most compelling drama of the weekend.
Early Shock and Relentless Response
El Sardinero was silenced almost instantly. Just two minutes into this crucial clash, Daniel Raba breached the home defence, setting an aggressive tone for Valencia. However, Racing Santander refused to crumble under the early pressure. The hosts edged possession with fifty-four percent of the ball, transforming their slight advantage into an offensive barrage. The sheer Intensity of this fixture was immediately apparent, driven by a relentless attacking philosophy that yielded an incredible thirty combined shots over the ninety minutes. This high-octane approach paid dividends just past the half-hour mark when Yassir Zabiri found the breakthrough, finishing cleanly to restore parity. The home side peppered the penalty area, forcing the visitors back and ensuring the opening forty-five minutes were played at a truly breakneck pace.
VAR Drama and Shifting Momentum
The interval provided absolutely no respite. Immediately following the restart, the narrative took a sharp and dramatic turn. A crucial VAR intervention in the forty-seventh minute overturned an original decision involving Mouctar Diakhaby, injecting pure chaos into the defensive ranks. Sensing vulnerability, Iván Martín capitalised instantly, driving a precise finish into the net to give the hosts a deserved lead. The Balance of power shifted dynamically, reflecting the constant lead changes and momentum swings that defined this open contest. Despite Racing landing eleven shots on target and forcing multiple corners, they found themselves repeatedly thwarted by sensational goalkeeper heroics. The visiting shot-stopper produced nine critical saves, single-handedly keeping his squad within striking distance while enduring relentless waves of pressure.
A Substitute Salvages the Point
With the Stakes incredibly high in this early-season relegation six-pointer, managerial decisions became the ultimate deciding factor. Recognizing his squad's desperate need for an attacking spark, the visiting manager introduced David Otorbi in the fifty-eighth minute. The substitution proved to be an absolute masterstroke. Just seven minutes after stepping onto the pitch, Otorbi linked up brilliantly with Javi Guerra to fire home the decisive equaliser. This crucial intervention salvaged a precious point for a side languishing in nineteenth place, though they remain two points adrift of genuine safety. For the hosts, sitting dangerously in sixteenth, the inability to kill off the match leaves a lingering frustration, but the undeniable fighting spirit displayed will be essential for the grueling months ahead.
Key Questions
How did substitute David Otorbi change the game?
Entering in the 58th minute, Otorbi provided an immediate attacking spark, scoring the crucial equaliser just seven minutes later to rescue a vital point for his side.
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.
A Relegation Six-Pointer in the Autumn
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. This early-season survival clash could define the trajectory for two severely struggling sides desperate to escape the drop zone.
The Setup
It is 16th against 19th at Estadio El Sardinero. A massive Balance rating indicates just how evenly matched these underperforming sides are. Racing Santander possess a shockingly leaky defence, having shipped 21 goals already. Fortunately for the hosts, Valencia look completely toothless. The visitors carry a dismal Form rating into this clash, registering four defeats in their last five outings and scoring just four times all campaign.
Key Battle
Yassir Zabiri has been a rare bright spark for the hosts, carrying the attacking burden with devastating efficiency. He faces off against Valencia's Umar Sadiq, who desperately needs to start converting isolated chances if his side are to mount any kind of survival bid.
Our Prediction
Racing Santander 2-1 Valencia. The hosts will leverage their slight attacking edge in a chaotic, error-strewn match where Valencia's offensive woes ultimately cost them.