Racing Santander were on the wrong end of a 5-0 thrashing away to Celta Vigo in La Liga EA Sports Matchday 7. The heavy defeat leaves the Cantabrian side 14th in the table with 7 points from their opening 7 fixtures.
The match started with Racing enjoying more of the ball, but the momentum shifted decisively after the opening goal. Hugo González broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute. Ilaix Moriba doubled the lead just before half-time with a solo run and finish, making it 2-0 at the break.
The second half was a defensive ordeal for the visitors. After the third goal went in, Racing faded from the contest entirely.
The result provided a vital boost for Celta and their fans ahead of the international break. Celta manager Claudio Giráldez had called on his important players to step up, and the response was emphatic.
For Racing, the loss in Vigo adds to a worrying pattern of heavy away defeats. In their two previous road trips, against Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano, the team had already conceded 11 goals. With 21 goals against in just 7 matches, defensive solidity is the clear priority. Top scorer M. Zabiri, with 6 goals this season, was unable to provide his usual threat on this occasion.
The team returns to Santander to prepare for their next fixture, a key home match against Valencia at El Sardinero on October 11th. Valencia, who sit 19th, present the ideal opportunity to stop the rot. The squad, currently without Andrés Martín, must show character to turn things around. Their current league standing, with 7 points from a possible 21, shows the need for an immediate reaction after the break.
The original report is at Cadena SER
