El Sardinero is the venue for a fascinating Jornada 6 clash between newly-promoted Racing Santander and Valencia, who lost 2–1 to Sevilla in Jornada 5. Valencia have been building under their new manager with Harvey Elliott's summer arrival from Liverpool adding Premier League quality. Racing have Sergio Canales pulling the midfield strings.
Racing Santander: injury concerns and predicted XI
Julen Agirrezabala starts in goal. Pedro Felipe and Pablo Ramon provide defensive solidity. Sergio Canales is Racing's most influential player, with Matteo Prati supporting from deeper. Asier Villalibre and Iñigo Vicente compete for starting roles in attack.
Racing Santander Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-3-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Valencia: team news and outlook
Stole Dimitrievski starts in goal. Guido Rodríguez anchors the midfield with Pepelu beside him. Harvey Elliott has taken to La Liga well and offers creative spark from the right. Umar Sadiq leads the attack with Hugo Duro and Arnaut Danjuma as alternatives.
Key tactical battle
Canales vs Harvey Elliott — two creative midfielders who will look to impose themselves on the game. If Racing can frustrate Valencia's build-up, they have the quality to nick a result on the counter.
Head-to-head record
Valencia and Racing Santander have not met as top-flight sides for a generation. Valencia carry far more La Liga pedigree but El Sardinero is always a difficult place to visit.
Prediction
1–1. An entertaining draw at El Sardinero with both sides cancelling each other out.