Racing Santander are set to play Real Zaragoza at the Ibercaja Estadio in the thirty-second round of LaLiga Hypermotion. This is their first visit to this stadium.
The club were informed at the beginning of the 2025/26 season that, because of the limited capacity of the ground, tickets will not be made available to visiting fans. Racing Santander and Real Zaragoza, two clubs steeped in Spanish football history, meet with differing objectives. Racing Santander’s players, under José Alberto, aim to ignite excitement, while David Navarro’s squad seeks to escape the relegation zone.
Racing Santander’s Away Form and Key Players
The Verdiblancos, who lead the second tier, boast the second-best away record in the division, having accumulated 27 points from a possible 45. Their positive numbers are built on the performances of Andrés Martín, Villalibre and Vicente. They are the team’s top goalscorers and assist providers. José Alberto will be in the spotlight as he manages his 149th match, equalling Nando Yosu, a club legend.
He will become the third coach with the most official games in charge of Racing Santander, only surpassed by Manuel Fernández Mora and José María Maguregui.
Nine Absences for Racing
Racing travel to Real Zaragoza with nine players unavailable. Puerta, Guliashvili, Eriksson, Canales and Salinas are on international duty. Mantilla, Pablo Ramón, Arana and Manex Lozano are injured.
The team aims to redeem themselves after the first-leg match, just over two months ago, which Real Zaragoza won. Kenan Kodro scored three goals, which Gustavo Puerta and Manex Lozano couldn’t match (2-3). Racing secured victories both at El Sardinero and La Romareda last season.
Real Zaragoza’s Recent Form and Key Men
Real Zaragoza are enjoying their best form of the season in March. They have two wins after beating Cádiz CF and Unión Deportiva Almería. David Navarro, the fourth coach of the season for the Blanquillos, arrived on the 3rd and is a key figure in this positive run.
Kenan Kodro, with seven goals, and Dani Gómez, with six, are their main attacking threats. Soberón, Paulino (injured) and Rober González are familiar faces for Racing fans. González played for Racing during the second half of last season and arrived in Zaragoza during the winter transfer window.
The thirty-second matchday of LaLiga Hypermotion takes Racing to visit Real Zaragoza at the Ibercaja Estadio.