Real Madrid triumphed 3-0 over Racing Santander at El Sardineros.

The LaLiga encounter between Racing Santander and Real Madrid unfolded on 1 November 2026 at the El Sardineros stadium in Santander. Both sides entered the match with clear intentions, but the visitors quickly imposed their quality on the home crowd.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were dominated by Real Madrid, who earned the first breakthrough in the 11th minute. Kylian Mbappé stepped up to convert a penalty, striking with his right foot into the bottom left corner to make it 1-0. The early lead set the tone for the remainder of the first half.

Ten minutes later, Real Madrid extended their advantage. Jude Bellingham received a precise through ball from Arda Güler and unleashed a right-footed shot from the centre of the box that found the centre of the net, pushing the score to 2-0 in the 21st minute.

Racing Santander’s attempts to respond were halted when Jeanuël Belocian was shown a yellow card for a bad foul in the 34th minute. The booking did not alter the flow of the game, and two minutes later Real Madrid completed the scoring. Yan Diomande, arriving from a corner, struck from outside the box with his right foot, sending the ball to the top left corner for the third goal in the 36th minute.

Just before the interval, Iker Luque received a yellow card for a bad foul in first-half injury time (45'+1"). The half ended with Real Madrid comfortably ahead at 3-0.

Standout performers

  • Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring from the spot, demonstrating composure under pressure.
  • Jude Bellingham added the second goal, showcasing his movement and finishing ability.
  • Arda Güler provided the assist for Bellingham, threading a decisive through ball.
  • Yan Diomande capped the night with a well-timed strike from a corner, highlighting his aerial threat.

Match facts

  • Final score: Racing Santander 0-3 Real Madrid
  • Scorers: Kylian Mbappé (11'), Jude Bellingham (21'), Yan Diomande (36')
  • Assists: Arda Güler (21')
  • Bookings: Jeanuël Belocian (34'), Iker Luque (45'+1')
  • Venue: El Sardineros, Santander

What it means

The 3-0 win secures three points for Real Madrid and underscores their attacking efficiency in this LaLiga fixture, while Racing Santander return home without points after a difficult defensive display.