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Tactical Analysis: Real Madrid’s First-Half Domination Ends Racing Santander’s Home Unbeaten Run

Real Madrid are on a six-game winning streak after ending Racing Santander’s unbeaten home record. Mourinho kept faith in most of the players who started El Clásico. The tactical ideas introduced since the Leipzig game are being progressively instilled in…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12:18 AM
Tactical Analysis: Real Madrid’s First-Half Domination Ends Racing Santander’s Home Unbeaten Run
Key Things to Know
  • Real Madrid ended Racing Santander's unbeaten home streak behind a dominant first-half tactical display.
  • Jude Bellingham scored Madrid's second goal after combining on a move with Dean Huijsen, Kylian Mbappé, and Arda Güler.
  • Real Madrid generated 2.71 xG in the first half compared to just 0.64 xG in the second half.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Real Madrid extended their winning streak to six matches by dominating the first half to defeat Racing Santander and end their unbeaten home run. Manager José Mourinho retained most of his starting lineup from El Clásico, implementing tactical adjustments centered on progressive build-up play and fluid wide combinations to consistently bypass Santander's high pressing scheme.

According to Managing Madrid, Los Blancos generated 2.71 expected goals while conceding just 0.26 in a commanding opening 45 minutes that featured a goal from Jude Bellingham. However, the analysis highlights that Real Madrid's production dropped significantly in the second half, warning that easing off could eventually cost the team points.

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