Rayo Vallecano vs Racing Santander (5 September 2026, La Liga): match facts, form and head-to-head

Rayo Vallecano managed to edge out Racing Santander 3‑2 at the Estadio de Vallecas, securing three points that lifted them to 16th place with four points from five matches, still trailing the safety zone by a clear margin. The visitors, now sitting 10th with seven points, kept their goal‑difference neutral at zero after scoring nine and conceding nine, but the loss halted their climb toward the top half. The win also gave Rayo the sole advantage in the season’s head‑to‑head, having beaten Santander in their only previous encounter. Both sides will now look to convert their recent form into consistency as the league tightens, with Rayo desperate for more wins to escape the relegation battle and Santander aiming to build on their stronger start.