Racing Santander vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid won 3-0 at Racing Santander on Sunday, with all three goals arriving before half-time at El Sardinero. It came a week after their victory over Barcelona, and they managed it without the suspended Vinicius Jr. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 11th minute. The award was contested, and Excelsior said replays suggested he leaned into the contact. Jude Bellingham doubled the lead around the 21st minute, after Arda Güler set him up. Yan Diomandé, who is covering for Vinicius, added a third before the break. Racing thought they had a way back in the 72nd minute, when referee José Luis Munuera Montero pointed to the spot for a Camavinga handball. He changed his mind after a check at the pitch-side monitor, and the score stayed 3-0. Madrid are third on 27 points, three behind leaders Barcelona. Racing are 16th on 11 points, one clear of the relegation zone. Madrid play AEK in the Champions League midweek, then host Valencia.