Racing Santander returns to LaLiga with an exciting schedule
Racing Santander, champions of Segunda División in the 25/26 season with 82 points (25 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses), will make their LaLiga debut on August 16 against Villarreal. The Cantabrian team, which finished the last campaign with 90 goals scored and 61 conceded (+29 goal difference), arrives with an unbeaten streak of five games (4W-1D-0L) and a 4-1 victory over Cádiz on May 31.
When and against whom does Racing Santander play in the first matchday?
Racing Santander's first LaLiga match will be on August 16 against Villarreal at El Sardinero. This game marks the team's return to Spain's top flight after a 12-year absence.
Which other promoted teams will debut in the 26/27 season?
In addition to Racing Santander, Deportivo La Coruña and Málaga will also be promoted to LaLiga. Deportivo, which finished second in Segunda with 5 points less than Racing, will face Elche in the first matchday.
Which European tournaments start in August?
The Champions League will kick off on September 8, while the Europa League and Conference League will begin on September 16 and October 15, respectively. Racing Santander, however, will focus on establishing itself in LaLiga before considering European competitions.
The Cantabrian team, led by their manager, will have the opportunity to prove their worth against some of Spain's best teams, such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético de Madrid, in the coming months.
