Real Madrid Extends Winning Streak After Breaking Racing Santander Home Record
Real Madrid extended its winning run to six matches after defeating Racing Santander and snapping the hosts’ unbeaten home record. Manager José Mourinho kept faith in most of the players who started El Clásico, leaning on tactical ideas introduced since the Leipzig game that are being progressively instilled in the team. The reigning champions seized early control through a series of fluid tactical movements that exploited high pressure from José Alberto’s side. As Racing Santander pushed forward, Madrid found reliable outlets to bypass the press, settle into the final third, and create openings through wide connections. In one direct build-up sequence, Aurélien Tchouaméni dropped between central defenders to create a numerical advantage, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ousmane Diomandé tucked inside to manipulate the opponent’s defensive block.
First-Half Tactical Dominance and Goal Sequences
Madrid’s structured rotations continually pulled markers out of position during a commanding opening period. Arda Güler occupied a wide position on the right, which drew out the opposing left-back and cleared a diagonal path for Alexander-Arnold to make overlapping runs.
The visitors broke the deadlock through a sharp transitional sequence initiated deep in their own half. Tchouaméni dropped near goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, drawing a defensive reaction before Dean Huijsen advanced near the touchline to launch a diagonal ball directly to Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé held up possession and laid it off to Güler, who threaded a precise through ball to Jude Bellingham. The English midfielder made a late run behind the Racing Santander backline, rounded the goalkeeper, and slotted the ball into the net.
Later in the half, sustained pressure around the box involving Bellingham, Güler, and Bernardo Silva tested the home defense repeatedly. Madrid generated 2.71 expected goals (xG) while conceding just 0.26 expected goals against (xGA) and claiming 57 percent of possession before the interval.
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Second-Half Shift and Defensive Resilience
The statistical dominance eroded significantly after the break as the intensity dropped. In the second half, Real Madrid’s xG output fell to 0.64, while xGA rose to 0.71 and possession dipped to 51 percent.
This noticeable drop-off allowed José Alberto’s team to claw their way back into the contest and build sustained attacking momentum. While the early first-half cushion ultimately secured the three points, the stark contrast between the two halves highlights ongoing concerns regarding game management and the danger of easing off after building a comfortable lead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many consecutive matches has Real Madrid won following this fixture?
Real Madrid entered and extended a six-game winning streak across competitions following the victory against Racing Santander, according to sports.yahoo.com.
What were the exact possession and expected goals figures for the first half?
During the first half of the match, Real Madrid controlled 57 percent of possession and generated 2.71 expected goals while restricting Racing Santander to 0.26 expected goals against.
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