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LaLiga · Matchday 11 Racing Santander vs Real Madrid Prediction, Match Preview & Stats
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Latest news
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Chinese platform Migu drops Racing-Real Madrid from its schedule
The Chinese content, television and internet platform Migu has removed the Racing Santander-Real Madrid match from its programming, according to Marca. The service has more than 400 million subscribers.
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CTA says no Balde penalty but Cancelo should have been booked
The refereeing committee reviewed the two controversial calls in Sunday's Barcelona-Real Madrid match. It backed the decision not to give a penalty for Balde and said Cancelo should have received a yellow card.
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La Liga joins Mbappé controversy in China
A video appearing to show Kylian Mbappé laughing at former Chinese leader Mao Zedong drew heavy criticism in China, and Real Madrid's forward has apologised. La Liga president Javier Tebas has now weighed in, saying an individual's actions should not harm relations with the country.
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Ribadesella coach praises Racing Santander's José Alberto
Íñigo Cortés, coach of Ribadesella, Racing Santander's Copa del Rey opponent, has praised José Alberto in an interview. A Racing supporter himself, he is a physics and chemistry teacher from Santander who lives in Unquera.
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Mbappe comment on Mao draws backlash in China
The Real Madrid forward's use of the phrase "Chinese dictator" about Mao Zedong, founder of the People's Republic of China, has stirred a reaction in the country.
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China bans Mbappé from state TV after Mao meme remark
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has pulled matches featuring the Real Madrid forward and La Liga after he joked about a meme showing his face on Mao Zedong. Several drinks brands also ended ties with him, and Mbappé and La Liga have apologised.
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La Liga and Mbappé apologise after Chinese boycott
La Liga and Kylian Mbappé have apologised for the controversy caused in China, where state broadcaster CCTV pulled La Liga from its schedules after remarks by the Real Madrid forward. Both responded immediately.
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Mbappé apologises after backlash in China over Mao video
A video appearing to show the Real Madrid forward laughing about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong drew heavy criticism in China. Mbappé has apologised, and the state broadcaster reportedly will not show Spanish football.
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Chinese state broadcaster pulls La Liga after Mbappé interview
CCTV, which holds the Spanish league's rights in China, has taken La Liga off the air there for now. The broadcaster cites a controversial interview with Real Madrid player Kylian Mbappé as the reason.
Form guide
Racing Santander
- W 2-1 vs Espanyol (H) LaLiga · 24 Oct
- L 0-2 at Osasuna (A) LaLiga · 18 Oct
- D 2-2 vs Valencia (H) LaLiga · 11 Oct
- L 0-5 at Celta Vigo (A) LaLiga · 19 Sep
- L 2-7 at Barcelona (A) LaLiga · 16 Sep
Real Madrid
- W 2-1 at Barcelona (A) LaLiga · 25 Oct
- W 4-1 vs RB Leipzig (H) Champions League · 21 Oct
- W 4-1 vs Sevilla (H) LaLiga · 18 Oct
- W 4-3 at Roma (A) Champions League · 14 Oct
- W 1-0 vs Villarreal (H) LaLiga · 10 Oct
Last five competitive matches before kick-off, all competitions, results after 90 minutes.
Attack and defence ratings
Racing SantanderReal Madrid
0 to 100 against this season's LaLiga clubs (100 = best). The rating is our model's long-run strength before this match: it uses the last three years and counts recent matches most, so a few results do not move it at once. Under each rating: this season's actual goals per match.
Head-to-head
0Racing Santander wins
1draw
3Real Madrid wins
4 meetings since 2010, results after 90 minutes.
- 18 Feb 2012 · LaLiga Real Madrid 4-0 Racing Santander
- 21 Sep 2011 · LaLiga Racing Santander 0-0 Real Madrid
- 6 Mar 2011 · LaLiga Racing Santander 1-3 Real Madrid
- 23 Oct 2010 · LaLiga Real Madrid 6-1 Racing Santander
LaLiga so far
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Real Madrid | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 25:10 | +15 | 24 |
| 13 | Racing Santander | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15:26 | -11 | 11 |
Positions in our table of 20 clubs, before kick-off. Full table
Match facts
- Competition
- LaLiga, Matchday 11
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Campos de Sport de El Sardinero, Santander
- Since last match
- Racing Santander: 2 days (Copa del Rey)
Real Madrid: 6 days (LaLiga) - Next match
- Racing Santander: 5 days (LaLiga) later
Real Madrid: 3 days (Champions League) later
Questions and answers
What time is Racing Santander vs Real Madrid and where is it played?
Racing Santander vs Real Madrid kicks off at 15:15 UK time (15:15 UTC) on Sunday 1 November 2026 at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero, Santander. It is a LaLiga match (Matchday 11).
When will the OptimaGoal prediction for Racing Santander vs Real Madrid be published?
Our picks and their reasons are published 48 hours before kick-off at the earliest, from 15:15 UTC on Friday 30 October 2026, once both teams have played their previous match. The result percentages follow for everyone 2 hours before kick-off, at 13:15 UTC on Sunday 1 November 2026; every other percentage is for members until the match is over.
What is the recent form of Racing Santander and Real Madrid?
Racing Santander have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and won their latest match. Real Madrid have 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and have won their last 5.
What is the head-to-head record between Racing Santander and Real Madrid?
Racing Santander and Real Madrid have met 4 times in our records since 2010: Racing Santander won 0, Real Madrid won 3 and 1 ended level. Last meeting: 2012-02-18, Real Madrid 4-0 Racing Santander.
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