SCOUTING RACING SANTANDER: Not to be taken lightly at all

Mehedi Hassan analyzes Racing Santander's tactical strengths and vulnerabilities, concluding the side should not be taken lightly despite poor defensive metrics. Manager José Alberto López’s team has scored 15 goals and conceded 26 across their first 10 league matches, recording three wins, two draws, and five losses. The attack ranks ninth in non-penalty expected goals, primarily led by Yassir Zabiri's eight goals.

Defensively, Racing Santander struggles significantly, having conceded the third-highest expected goals against in the league while their opponents consistently outperform chance metrics. Despite their willingness to press aggressively with an 11.2 PPDA, their defensive line sits deep. Playmaker Iñigo Vicente remains their primary creative outlet, leading the team with 3.50 expected threat from passes.