Racing Santander vs Elche Highlights - August 28, 2026

Racing Santander beat Elche 3-2 in La Liga on August 28, 2026. The match was played at El Sardineros.

Yassir Zabiri (15', 21', 36') scored for Racing Santander. Buba Sangaré (78'), Fernando Niño (79') scored for Elche.

Racing Santander went into the game in position 12, on 1 points. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Racing Santander arrived unbeaten in 2. At kick-off Elche stood in position 18 with 1 points.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Elche 4 games without defeat.

Sergio Canales could not find the target for Racing Santander (7').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Jorge Salinas’s effort (7').

Gonzalo Villar tested the goalkeeper for Elche (11'). Moments later, Yassir Zabiri put one away for Racing Santander (15').

Yassir Zabiri scored for Racing Santander on 21 minutes. Soon after, Sergio Canales saw a shot blocked (25').

Sergio Canales sent an effort off target for Racing Santander (30'). Iñigo Vicente picked out Yassir Zabiri, who scored for Racing Santander (36').

Facundo González was booked for Racing Santander (43'). Shortly afterwards, Ali Houary forced a save for Elche on 44 minutes.

The referee cautioned Alvaro Mantilla of Racing Santander on 45 minutes.

After the break, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Facundo Buonanotte’s effort (48').

Víctor Chust shot wide for Elche on 49 minutes. Moments later, Iván Martín could not find the target for Racing Santander (50').

Sergio Canales tested the goalkeeper for Racing Santander (54'). Soon after, Sergio Canales sent an effort off target for Racing Santander (55').

Fernando Niño forced a save for Elche on 61 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Facundo Buonanotte was booked for Elche (63').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Asier Villalibre’s effort (73').

Moments later, Buba Sangaré scored for Elche on 78 minutes after a pass from Lucas Cepeda.

José Antonio Morente picked out Fernando Niño, who scored for Elche (79'). Substitutions: Racing Santander 4, Elche 5.

Elche controlled 60.1% of possession. Racing Santander had 13 shots with 6 on target, while Elche had 18 and 7.

Goalkeeper saves: Racing Santander 5, Elche 3. Corners: Racing Santander 5, Elche 10.

Elche completed the most passes, 555 in total at 86.7% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.