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Espanyol routs Levante 3-0 and Racing squanders two-goal lead in return to top tier in Spain

Espanyol gets off to a good start by beating Levante 3-0 in the Spanish league with a pair of goals from Roberto Fernández in the first weekend of action across Europe’s top domest...

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Racing Santander vs Villarreal Prediction and Betting Tips | August 16th 2026 The first matchday of the new La Liga season features a clash between newly-promoted Racing Santander and top-flight stalwarts Villarreal at Estadio El Sardinero on Sunday.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Giorgi Guliashvili - Still not training, unavailable for opener Guliashvili (leg) is still not training with the team and won't be an option for Sunday's season opener against Villarreal, according to Galerna Press.

Impact Guliashvili has yet to resume group training as he continues working back from a late season fibula fracture, and this extended absence from full sessions suggests a longer spell on the sidelines than initially hoped. He finished last season with six goals and two assists across 17 appearances, and his continued absence from training will be worth monitoring as Racing Santander begins its new campaign in the top flight.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yassir Zabiri - Fully fit and available Zabiri (undisclosed) is fully fit and available for Sunday's season opener against Villarreal, according to Galerna Press.

Impact Zabiri had left an earlier training session with a visible limp after feeling discomfort, a scare that had raised questions about his availability for the opener with no medical report initially released. This update now confirms he has recovered, and will be in competition with Asier Villalibre for the starting role as the number nine for Santander.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid

The Spanish league is the first of Europe's big domestic leagues to kick off this weekend less than a month after Spain won the World Cup

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Yassir Zabiri - Leaves training with discomfort Zabiri left Wednesday's training session early after feeling discomfort, according to Cadena SER.

Impact Zabiri left the field with a visible limp, though Racing Santander has not yet released a medical report on the severity of the issue. His status will now be monitored ahead of Sunday's season opener against Villarreal at El Sardinero. If Zabiri is unavailable, Asier Villalibre would gain the inside track to lead the attack in the league opener. Zabiri is expected to be reassessed as his situation develops.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julen Agirrezabala - Completes move to Racing Santander Agirrezabala has completed a transfer to Racing Santander from Athletic Club, according to his new club.

Impact Agirrezabala has found a new home but will not be going far, as he remains in La Liga play while signing a deal with Racing Santander until 2031. This comes in their promotion season, gaining a goalie who has experience in the league and could be a key piece to staying up. He earned his time last season while on loan with Valencia, starting in 18 games while notching four clean sheets. That said, he is likely to start in net immediately, a major addition for the team this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Ramon Parra - Signs with Racing Santander Ramon signed a permanent contract with Racing Santander through June 2029 after reaching an agreement with Espanyol, the club announced.

Impact Ramon spent last season on loan with Racing, playing a key role in the club's promotion to La Liga with 27 second division appearances, and previously made 35 appearances with Mirandes in 2024-25 while also on loan from Espanyol. The center back is known for his anticipation, distribution and understanding of the team's style of play, and he has represented Spain at the U18 and U19 levels with 11 caps. Ramon is expected to be a regular fixture in Racing's backline as the club begins life back in the top flight.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Vicente - Fit to play against Wolves Vicente (undisclosed) is fit to play in Saturday's friendly against Wolves, according to the club.

Impact Vicente had previously been dealing with discomfort that ruled him out of the earlier friendly against Osasuna, so his availability now confirms he has recovered from that setback. He was one of the standout performers in LaLiga2 last season, contributing nine goals and 20 assists across 41 appearances, and his return positions him to build on that production heading into Racing Santander's return to LaLiga.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Martin - Back in lineup vs Athletic Martin (undisclosed) is on the starting lineup in the friendly against Athletic Club after missing the previous match against Osasuna due to discomfort, indicating the issue is no...

Impact Martin's return to the starting lineup against Athletic Club puts to rest any worry stemming from the discomfort that ruled him out against Osasuna. As Racing's undisputed starter at right wing, backed by 23 goals and nine assists last season and 17 goals and 17 assists the season before, his fitness is central to the team's attacking output, so this is a positive sign heading into the new campaign.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Yassir Zabiri - Joins Racing on loan Zabiri has joined Racing Santander on season-long loan from Stade Rennes, the club announced.

Impact abiri broke out at the 2025 U20 World Cup with Morocco, scoring five goals, including two in the final, en route to the title and the tournament's Silver Ball as runner-up player of the tournament. That breakout didn't translate into an immediate foothold at Rennes, where he arrived in January and has struggled for minutes since. He'll now look to establish himself in Spain under head coach Jose Alberto Lopez, who currently has Asier Villalibre and Juan Carlos Arana as strikers, while Giorgi Guliashvili, who proved capable in the role last season, and Santi Franco, a starter at Zaragoza who's spent preseason with the first team, provide added competition up front.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Martin - Sidelined by discomfort Martin (undisclosed) is dealing with discomfort that has kept him out of full training, ruling him out of Friday's friendly against Osasuna, according to Oskar Garcia of SER Cantab...

Impact Martin was one of the most productive wide players in La Liga2 last season, contributing 23 goals and nine assists across 41 appearances during Racing Santander's promotion campaign. His current issue is worth monitoring given how central he was to the club's attack, and his path back to full training will be important to track as Racing continues its preseason preparations ahead of the step up to LaLiga.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Vicente - Won't play against Osasuna Vicente (undisclosed) is not training fully due to discomfort and will not be an option for Friday's friendly against Osasuna, according to Oskar Garcia of SER Cantabria.

Impact Vicente was one of the standout performers in La Liga 2 last season, contributing nine goals and 20 assists across 41 appearances during Racing Santander's promotion campaign. His current discomfort is a setback worth monitoring given how central he was to the club's attack last season, and his path back to full training will be important to track as Racing continues its preseason preparations ahead of the return to LaLiga.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgi Guliashvili - Not training with group yet Guliashvili (leg) has yet to resume group training and won't be an option for Racing's friendly match against Real Sociedad on Saturday, according to El Diario de Cantabria.

Impact The winger suffered a late-season fibula fracture and is still working his way back from that. Given that the team's first friendly is just two days away, don't expect Guliashvili to be involved, especially since he's yet to resume group training. The Georgian forward, who had six goals and two assists across 17 appearances in the 2025/26 campaign, could be looking at a longer spell on the sidelines based on his recent progression.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gustavo Puerta - Diverse stat line in loss Puerta recorded two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout loss versus Switzerland.

Impact Puerta attempted a dangerous shot to the far post in the first half and was otherwise active as a box-to-box midfielder in the round of 16 defeat. Overall, Puerta made a positive impression as one of his country's immovable players during the competition. Particularly, his averages of 2.8 shots and 52.6 accurate passes ranked second and third, respectively, among Colombia players. He also notched one assist over five appearances.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gustavo Puerta - Creates two chances Puerta recorded two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 victory over Ghana.

Impact Puerta would stay involved most of Friday's match, earning 59 completed passes while adding two shots and two chances created. This does mark a fourth straight start for the midfielder, only leaving the field for 10 minutes in their opener. However, he has not earned a goal contribution since their opener, coming in the form of an assist.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Asier Villalibre - Joins Racing Santander through 2029 Villalibre signed permanently with Racing Santander after the club exercised the purchase option included in his loan agreement from Deportivo Alaves, the club announced.

Impact Villalibre delivered an outstanding season in La Liga Hypermotion, contributing 16 goals and two assists across 31 appearances and setting a personal record for goals in a single professional campaign. The Gernika-born forward was one of the primary driving forces behind Racing's promotion push, with his physical presence, aerial ability and clinical finishing making him one of the standout strikers in the second division this season. His permanent arrival gives coach Jose Alberto a proven and prolific option up front as Racing prepare for their return to La Liga for the 2026-27 season.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Almeria, Malaga, Las Palmas and Castellon to fight for last 1st-division spot in Spain

Almeria, Malaga, Las Palmas and Castellon have qualified for the promotion playoffs in the second division of the Spanish league

MAY 31 • Associated Press

LaLiga Santander Tekkers: Golazo y asistencia de Griezmann en la victoria del FC Barcelona

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Abubea: Ghana striker notches hat-trick as Racing Santander thrash Caceres Princella Adubea scored three goals for Racing Santander as they claimed a 5-2 win over Caceres in a preseason-friendly on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • GOAL.COM

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Highlights RCD Espanyol vs RC Celta (0-0)

JULY 19, 2020 • YOUTUBE

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JULY 9, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Ex-Red Bull junior Kari loses Charouz F3 drive Former Red Bull junior Niko Kari has lost his FIA Formula 3 drive with the Charouz Racing System team on the eve of the new season, with Rom...

JULY 2, 2020 • MOTORSPORT.COM

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Espanyol routs Levante 3-0 and Racing squanders two-goal lead in return to top tier in Spain

La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid

Almeria, Malaga, Las Palmas and Castellon to fight for last 1st-division spot in Spain