# Racing de Santander LaLiga campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/racing-de-santander-laliga-campaign
> Updated: 2026-08-26T17:54:05.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 2.

Racing de Santander has begun its LaLiga campaign with a mix of results. Following a 1-0 defeat against Getafe CF and a draw against Villarreal, the club entered its third matchday hosting Elche CF at Estadio El Sardinero.

In a significant result, Racing Santander secured its first La Liga victory in 14 years with a 3-2 win over Elche. The match was highlighted by a standout performance from 21-year-old Moroccan forward Yassir Zabiri, who scored a hat-trick in the first half during his first top-flight start. Zabiri opened the scoring in the 15th minute, added a second in the 21st, and completed the hat-trick in the 36th minute.

Elche mounted a late comeback in the second half, with Buba Sangare scoring in the 77th minute and Fer Niño following in the 78th. Despite the late pressure, Racing Santander held on to claim the three points.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: LaLiga Matchday 3: Racing de Santander hosts Elche CF

LaLiga's third matchday features Racing de Santander hosting Elche CF as both seek their first win, alongside Sevilla vs. Atlético de Madrid and Levante vs. Real Betis.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/racing-santander-and-elche-cf-face-off-in-la-liga

### 2026-08-23: Getafe CF defeats Racing de Santander 1-0 in LaLiga

Getafe CF earned its first LaLiga win of the season, defeating Racing de Santander 1-0 thanks to an Enes Ünal goal and a key penalty save by goalkeeper David Soria.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/getafe-cf-defeats-racing-santander-1-0

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Cite as: Racing de Santander LaLiga campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/racing-de-santander-laliga-campaign