V. Koski put Alaves ahead on 18 minutes. Y. Zabiri equalised on 38 minutes, after I. Vicente supplied the pass. Zabiri restored the lead for Racing Santander on 53 minutes, with J. Salinas providing the assist.
Alaves had 16 shots to the home side's 11, 59% of the 27 attempts in the match. Alaves had 3 off target and 5 blocked, the home side 4 off target and 3 blocked. The visitors had 10 attempts from inside the box, to Racing Santander's 8. That left 6 from outside the area for Alaves, and 3 for Racing Santander.
The visitors put 8 on target to Racing Santander's 4, an on-target rate of 50% against 36%. Racing Santander scored with two of their four on target. Alaves scored with one of their eight on target. Alaves finished with 5 more attempts than Racing Santander and lost the match.
A. Almeida was sent off for Racing Santander on 89 minutes. There were five bookings.
It was 1-1 at half time. The second half produced one goal.
Racing Santander are ninth on seven points from five matches. Their record reads 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, with a goal difference of 0. Alaves are second on ten points from five matches. Their record reads 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with a goal difference of +6.
The match was played on matchday 5. Javier Alberola Rojas, Spain refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Racing Santander 2-1 Alaves
- Competition: Spanish La Liga
- Date: 12 September 2026
- Referee: Javier Alberola Rojas, Spain
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Racing Santander | Alaves |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 11 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 5 |
| Shots inside the box | 8 | 10 |
| Shots outside the box | 3 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 6 |
| Throw In | 0 | 0 |
| Free Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Goal Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Penalty | 0 | 0 |
| Substitution | 7 | 6 |
| Attacks | 98 | 92 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 30 | 58 |
| On Target | 4 | 8 |
| Off Target | 7 | 8 |
| Fouls | 16 | 17 |
| Offsides | 2 | 9 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Saves | 7 | 2 |
| Passes Total | 449 | 327 |
| Passes Accurate | 352 | 246 |
