Racing Santander faces Rayo Vallecano this weekend in a La Liga match that revives a rivalry with a challenging historical record for the Cantabrian side. Historical data, compiled by the BBC, shows the green-and-whites have failed to secure a win in their last three official meetings against the Madrid team.
Racing enters the match in a mid-table position. As of September 5, 2026, the club sits tenth with 4 points, from a record of one win, one draw, and one loss in their first three games. Their recent form is reflected in the sequence of results: win, draw, loss. With 5 goals scored and 5 conceded, their goal difference is exactly zero, placing them 5 points behind the leaders, Barcelona.
How is Racing shaping up for this match?
Racing Santander's season began with an exciting 3-2 victory over Elche in La Liga. However, that positive start was halted by a narrow 1-0 defeat against Getafe. The last matchday yielded a 2-2 draw with Villarreal, a result that left mixed feelings but earned a valuable point. In preseason, the team showed inconsistency, with a commanding 4-1 friendly win over Sporting Gijón and a 1-1 draw with Alavés.
These results have shaped the current tenth-place standing, a position that, while not granting European qualification, also doesn't imply immediate relegation worries. Fans can follow the team's progress on our standings page. The next fixture after the Rayo clash is at home on September 12 against an Alavés side currently sitting fourth in the table.
What does the head-to-head record against Rayo show?
The historical record is not favourable for Racing Santander in official clashes against Rayo. The last meeting dates back to July 20, 2020, in the Segunda División, and ended in a 2-1 defeat. The previous season, in the same category, Rayo won 0-2 at Racing's ground on September 13, 2019. The only recorded duel in La Liga took place on March 3, 2012, resulting in a 4-2 defeat for Racing.
This history adds a psychological component to this weekend's match, where Racing will look to break that negative streak. Rayo Vallecano, for their part, arrives in a more delicate situation, occupying 18th place with just one point, firmly inside the relegation zone.
What is the current La Liga context?
The standings show a very tight championship in its early stages. Racing, with their 4 points, is just one win away from climbing closer to the upper spots, but also very close to the lower zone. The neutral goal difference indicates a team that creates danger but also concedes opportunities. Maintaining defensive solidity will be key to accumulating points consistently.
With a squad that is finding its rhythm, the team looks to the immediate future with optimism. Line-up details and player statistics are available in our squad section. The match against Alavés next week is already on the fixtures calendar. The immediate objective is to take all three points against a direct rival in the table.
