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| Racing Santander vs Real Madrid |
Real Madrid defeated Racing Santander 3-0 in their La Liga Matchday 11 fixture played yesterday, Sunday, 1 November 2026, at the Campos de Sport de El Sardinero.
The match concluded with Real Madrid comfortably securing all three points on the road, breaking Racing Santander’s previously unbeaten home record for the season.
Match Summary
Key Takeaways and Highlights
First-Half Blitz: Real Madrid practically put the game to bed early, establishing their 3-0 lead by the 36th minute of the match.
Milestone for Bellingham: With his goal, Jude Bellingham surpassed a historical goalscoring benchmark previously set by Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid.
Tactical Choices: Real Madrid manager José Mourinho praised the performance of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who started the match and provided crucial technical quality on the break to bypass Racing's heavy high-press.
Refereeing Controversy: The match featured intense protests from the home crowd and Racing fans regarding VAR and penalty decisions—specifically a controversial penalty that allowed Real Madrid to open the scoring. Mourinho dismissed the criticism post-match, stating that the protestors "don't know the rules".
Real Madrid's tactical masterclass at El Sardinero proved far too strong for Racing Santander. By sealing a definitive 3-0 victory early on, Los Blancos keep their title momentum surging while exposing the hosts' defensive vulnerabilities against elite opposition.