Racing Santander vs Alaves La Liga match declared high risk

Racing Santander will host Deportivo Alaves at the El Sardinero stadium on September 12, 2026, as part of the fifth round of La Liga fixtures. The match has been declared a ‘high risk’ event, which will result in the closure of the stadium ticket offices on the day of the game and require reinforced security presence and controlled access to the venue.

Deportivo Alaves enters the match in strong form, sitting second in the league table with 10 points after four matches. In contrast, Racing Santander occupies 13th place with four points. Racing is looking to bounce back from a recent 3-2 loss to Rayo Vallecano, while Alaves seeks to maintain their momentum following a 5-2 victory over Osasuna.

Historical data shows that Racing Santander has not defeated Alaves in competitive action since February 2003. Alaves has performed exceptionally well this season, scoring 10 goals and conceding only three in their opening matches.