“Dani Raba fires Valencia into an early lead with a composed finish from the center of the box after a rapid counter-attack.”
Pivotal“Racing Santander level through Yassir Zabiri, who converts from a set piece assisted by Iñigo Vicente.”
Pivotal“Seconds after the restart, Iván Martín curls a stunning left-footed effort from outside the box into the bottom right corner to put Racing ahead.”
Pivotal“David Otorbi drags Valencia level for a second time, finishing from the center of the box after Javi Guerra's assist, completing a dramatic twist in the second half.”
Pivotal
Racing Santander
Valencia
Outstanding performance
Racing Santander•MidfielderRacing Santander dominated the underlying numbers - 20 shots to 10, 11 on target to Valencia's 2, and a 67-45 dominance score - yet found themselves twice chasing the game after Dani Raba's early strike and David Otorbi's late equalizer. The hosts' response was built on quality rather than quantity of chances, with Yassir Zabiri's free-kick header and Iván Martín's stunning long-range opener either side of halftime showing Racing could punish Valencia even when they weren't creating the better opportunities themselves. Valencia, by contrast, made the most of fewer openings, with 4 big chances created despite being outplayed for long spells, and goalkeeper heroics - 9 saves to Racing's zero - kept them in a game they had no business drawing. For Racing, sitting mid-table and fighting to escape the relegation zone, this will feel like two points dropped after twice taking the lead; for Valencia, still searching for form, a point on the road against a team they couldn't contain offers little more than survival instinct rewarded.
How entertaining was this match?
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Pablo García from Racing de Santander took a left-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it went too high. He was assisted by Matteo Prati after a fast break.
Substitution for Racing de Santander: Maguette Gueye comes on for Matteo Prati.
Substitution for Racing de Santander: Asier Villalibre comes on for Yassir Zabiri.
Substitution for Valencia: Arnau Martínez comes on for Pablo Maffeo.
Substitution for Valencia: Aliou Dieng comes on for Javi Guerra.
Jorge Salinas from Racing de Santander misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Aarón Martín provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Guido Rodríguez from Valencia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Jorge Salinas commits a foul for Racing de Santander.
Andrés Martín's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Stole Dimitrievski. The attempt was assisted by Iñigo Vicente.
Racing de Santander wins a corner after Stole Dimitrievski concedes.
Attempt saved. Jeanuël Belocian's header from the center of the box is saved by Stole Dimitrievski in the center of the goal. The assist came from Iñigo Vicente with a cross.
Corner awarded to Racing de Santander after a concession by Pablo Maffeo.
David Otorbi's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Valencia wins a corner after Jeanuël Belocian concedes.
Substitution for Racing de Santander: Pablo García comes on for Sergio Canales.
Attempt saved. Stole Dimitrievski from Valencia saves a left-footed shot from outside the box by Andrés Martín of Racing de Santander, which was aimed at the top left corner.
Pablo Maffeo commits a foul for Valencia.
Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Pablo MaffeoYellow CardPablo Maffeo of Valencia receives a yellow card for a foul.
Attempt missed. Javi Guerra from Valencia has a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes high and wide to the right. He was assisted by José Gayà.
assist: Javi Guerra
Goal! The score is now Racing de Santander 2, Valencia 2. David Otorbi scores for Valencia with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Javi Guerra.
Arnaut Danjuma from Valencia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Álvaro Mantilla of Racing de Santander.
Attempt blocked. Javi Guerra's right-footed shot from outside the box for Valencia is blocked. Harvey Elliott provided the assist.
Valencia wins a corner after Jeanuël Belocian concedes.
Substitution for Racing de Santander: Andrés Martín comes on for André Almeida.
Substitution for Racing de Santander: Aarón Martín comes on for Pablo Ramón.
Attempt missed. Harvey Elliott from Valencia takes a right-footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right, but it goes just a bit too high. He was assisted by David Otorbi.
Substitution for Valencia: David Otorbi comes on for Filip Ugrinic.
Substitution for Valencia: Harvey Elliott comes on for Dani Raba.
Valencia wins a corner after Jeanuël Belocian concedes.
Dani Raba from Valencia misses a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending the ball to the left. The attempt was assisted by Filip Ugrinic after a corner.
Hugo Duro of Valencia is caught offside.
Filip Ugrinic from Valencia wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Iván Martín of Racing de Santander commits a foul.
Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander attempts a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes close and misses to the left.
Attempt saved. Yassir Zabiri from Racing de Santander has his left-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the center of the goal by Stole Dimitrievski of Valencia. The shot was assisted by Iñigo Vicente with a through ball.
Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Guido Rodríguez from Valencia commits a foul.
Jorge Salinas from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Matteo Prati's right-footed shot from outside the box for Racing de Santander is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Iñigo Vicente.
Jorge Salinas from Racing de Santander has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. He was assisted by Iñigo Vicente.
VAR decision results in a change of the card.
assist: Jorge Salinas
Goal! Racing de Santander 2, Valencia 1. Iván Martín scores for Racing de Santander with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner.
Filip Ugrinic from Valencia commits a foul.
Iñigo Vicente from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between Racing de Santander and Valencia.
Substitution for Valencia: Arnaut Danjuma comes on for Mouctar Diakhaby.
Dani RabaYellow CardDani Raba from Valencia receives a yellow card for a foul.
The first half ends with Racing de Santander and Valencia tied at 1-1.
Dani Raba from Valencia commits a foul.
Iñigo Vicente from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Guido RodríguezYellow CardGuido Rodríguez from Valencia receives a yellow card.
Jorge SalinasYellow CardJorge Salinas from Racing de Santander receives a yellow card.
Guido Rodríguez from Valencia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Iván Martín from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
Guido Rodríguez from Valencia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
André Almeida commits a foul for Racing de Santander.
Dani Raba from Valencia commits a foul.
Iñigo Vicente from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Javi Guerra from Valencia misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, just to the left. He was assisted by José Gayà, who provided a headed pass.
Hugo Duro from Valencia wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Jeanuël Belocian of Racing de Santander.
Dani Raba from Valencia commits a foul.
Matteo Prati from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
André Almeida from Racing de Santander has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom left corner by Stole Dimitrievski of Valencia.
Mouctar Diakhaby commits a foul for Valencia.
Iñigo Vicente from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Guido Rodríguez from Valencia commits a foul.
André Almeida from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Iñigo Vicente from Racing de Santander has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is saved by Stole Dimitrievski in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Sergio Canales.
Stole Dimitrievski from Valencia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Álvaro Mantilla commits a foul for Racing de Santander.
Racing de Santander wins a corner after Pepelu concedes.
Dani Raba from Valencia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Jorge Salinas from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
assist: Iñigo Vicente
Goal! Racing de Santander equalizes at 1-1 against Valencia. Yassir Zabiri scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Iñigo Vicente after a set piece.
Filip Ugrinic from Valencia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
André Almeida from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
Hugo Duro commits a foul for Valencia.
Jeanuël Belocian from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Hugo Duro commits a foul for Valencia.
Matteo Prati from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Pepelu from Valencia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Yassir Zabiri of Racing de Santander.
Yassir Zabiri from Racing de Santander has his attempt saved. His right-footed shot from outside the box is stopped in the center of the goal by Stole Dimitrievski from Valencia, with an assist from Jorge Salinas.
Matteo Prati from Racing de Santander misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the right. He was assisted by Iñigo Vicente.
Attempt saved. Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander has a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the right, but it's saved in the top right corner by Stole Dimitrievski of Valencia.
André Almeida's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. He was assisted by Iván Martín, who provided a headed pass.
Racing de Santander wins a corner after Guido Rodríguez concedes.
Corner awarded to Racing de Santander after a concession by Guido Rodríguez.
Attempt missed. José Gayà's header from the left side of the box goes wide to the left. Dani Raba provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
Hugo Duro from Valencia wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Pablo RamónYellow CardPablo Ramón from Racing de Santander receives a yellow card for a foul.
Pablo Ramón commits a foul for Racing de Santander.
Álvaro Mantilla of Racing de Santander is caught offside.
Guido Rodríguez from Valencia wins a free kick on the left wing.
André Almeida of Racing de Santander commits a foul.
Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander attempts a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes close and misses to the right. Matteo Prati provided the assist.
Hugo Duro from Valencia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jeanuël Belocian of Racing de Santander.
Corner awarded to Racing de Santander after a concession by Mouctar Diakhaby.
Javi Guerra from Valencia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Iván Martín of Racing de Santander.
Racing de Santander wins a corner after Pepelu concedes.
Delay in the match at Racing de Santander.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
assist: Justin de Haas
Goal! Valencia takes the lead 1-0 against Racing de Santander. Dani Raba scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Justin de Haas with a header after a fast break.
First half begins.
Two of La Liga's bottom-feeders collide at El Sardinero as Racing Santander look to bounce back from a 5-0 thrashing at Celta while Valencia debut new boss Javier Aguirre in a bid to end their relegation-zone nightmare. With Racing boasting an impressive home record despite poor overall form, this bottom-table clash is far from a formality.
