El Sardinero hosts Racing Santander vs Alavés on Saturday 12 September 2026 (14:00 CEST). Racing, back in the top flight after years away, host an Alavés side flying after a five-goal Jornada 4 rout.
Racing Santander: the story so far
Racing lost 3–2 at Rayo Vallecano in Jornada 4 despite goals from Sergio Canales and Pablo García. José Alberto López's newly-promoted side have shown attacking intent but need to tighten up defensively at home.
Racing Santander Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-3-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Alavés: the story so far
Alavés thrashed Osasuna 5–2 with Lucas Boyé grabbing a hat-trick alongside goals from Pablo Ibáñez and Mariano Díaz. Eduardo Coudet's side arrive full of confidence and goals.
The deciding factor
Racing's newly-promoted energy against Alavés's in-form front line — Boyé's hat-trick heroics make him the man to watch after five goals in one afternoon.
Names to know
- Lucas Boyé (Alavés, FWD): hat-trick in Jornada 4, in red-hot form.
- Sergio Canales (Racing Santander, MID): scored in the 3–2 loss at Rayo, creative spark.
- Predictor: Racing Santander 1–2 Alavés.
Verdict
Alavés's attacking form from the 5–2 rout of Osasuna carries them to another away win. Prediction: Racing Santander 1–2 Alavés.