Real Madrid end Racing’s unbeaten home run with a 3-0 win in Santander

Three goals in 25 minutes settled the match before half-time

Mbappe opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 11th minute after Matteo Prati fouled him inside the area. Racing almost responded two minutes later, but Thibaut Courtois stopped Iker Luque’s effort.

Bellingham made it 2-0 in the 21st minute after a through ball from Arda Guler. Diomande added the third in the 36th minute, again with Guler involved, and Real reached the interval with complete control of the score.

Real protected the lead without losing their attacking threat

Racing tried to move higher after the break, but Real continued to create the clearer chances. Mbappe struck the post in the 60th minute and Bellingham forced another save soon afterwards.

The visitors did not need to chase a fourth goal. They kept enough players behind the ball, reduced the space for Sergio Canales and allowed Racing few clean shots inside the penalty area.

Racing could not turn possession into a route back

The home side continued to compete and asked for a penalty in the second half, but the VAR review did not change the referee’s decision. Late corners and blocked attempts also failed to produce a goal.

Racing’s first pass after a recovery rarely removed Real’s pressure. The visitors were able to regain their shape quickly, while the hosts often reached the final third without creating a clear final action.

The return to Santander ended with a controlled victory

Real’s previous visit to El Sardinero had ended 0-0 in September 2011. Fifteen years later, the early penalty and two well-timed runs through Racing’s defensive line produced a very different match.

The win takes Real to 27 points after 11 rounds. Racing remain on 11 points and must respond after losing the unbeaten home record that had given them an important base following promotion.