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La Liga season opener between Villarreal and Racing

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Racing Santander marked their return to La Liga after 14 years with a 2-2 draw against Villarreal CF at Estadio El Sardinero on August 15, 2026. Racing took a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half. Andrés Martín opened the scoring with a penalty in the 21st minute, followed by a volley from 19-year-old debutant Sergio Martínez in the 34th minute. Villarreal responded immediately before and after the halftime break, with Pape Gueye scoring a low shot in the 45th minute and Nicolas Pépé equalizing in the 46th minute. The match ended in a stalemate, with both teams earning one point in their season opener. The second half remained competitive but scoreless, with neither side able to secure a victory. Villarreal, managed by Íñigo Pérez, continues to seek offensive reinforcements, including reported interest in Dutch forward Thom van Bergen from Groningen for approximately 12 million euros.

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