Real Madrid have confirmed their starting lineup for Sunday’s LaLiga meeting with Racing Santander at El Sardinero, with Kylian Mbappé leading the attack as José Mourinho’s side look to build on their recent El Clásico victory.
The November 1 fixture marks another important test for Madrid as they aim to maintain their momentum in the league. Racing Santander, meanwhile, will look to use home advantage against one of Spain’s biggest clubs.
Racing Santander vs Real Madrid: Confirmed Starting Lineups
Both teams are expected to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, giving the contest an interesting midfield battle. Real Madrid have selected a strong attacking combination, with Mbappé supported by Bellingham and Güler.
Racing Santander starting XI:
Julen Agirrezabala; Álvaro Mantilla, Pablo Ramón, Jeanuël Belocian, Aarón Martín; Iván Martín, Matteo Prati; Iker Luque, Sergio Canales, Iñigo Vicente; Yassir Zabiri.
Racing will rely on Canales’ experience and creativity in midfield, while Zabiri leads the attack. Iñigo Vicente and Luque are expected to provide width and support in the final third.
Real Madrid starting XI:
Thibaut Courtois; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Bernardo Silva; Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Yan Diomande; Kylian Mbappé.
Mbappé remains the central attacking threat for Madrid. Bellingham is expected to operate behind the French forward, while Güler and Diomande provide additional attacking options from the wide areas.
Lineup note: RTVE’s later match coverage listed Antonio Rüdiger instead of Dean Huijsen in Real Madrid’s confirmed XI, while Yahoo Sports and other lineup listings named Huijsen. Check the final official team sheet for the definitive selection.
Real Madrid Look to Continue Winning Momentum
Real Madrid enter the match following an important 2-1 victory over Barcelona in El Clásico. The result has given Mourinho’s team renewed confidence as they continue their pursuit of the LaLiga title.
Mbappé has been particularly influential in the league, and his attacking contribution will be important against Racing’s defensive setup.
Madrid will also look to control possession through Tchouaméni and Bernardo Silva. Their ability to dictate the tempo could play a significant role in determining how the visitors approach the contest.
According to the match preview published by RTVE, Madrid were looking to extend their winning run across competitions, while Racing had recently ended a four-game winless spell.
Racing Santander Aim to Make Home Advantage Count
Racing Santander will have the support of their home crowd at El Sardinero. The team have collected important home victories this season and will be keen to produce another strong performance against Madrid.
Yassir Zabiri is one of the players to watch for the hosts. His goals have helped Racing remain competitive in the league, making him an important part of their attacking plans.
However, Racing’s defensive record presents a challenge. RTVE reported that the Santander side had conceded 26 goals in LaLiga ahead of this fixture, leaving them with plenty of defensive work against Madrid’s attacking players.
Racing Santander vs Real Madrid: Match Details
| Match information | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Racing Santander vs Real Madrid |
| Competition | LaLiga |
| Date | November 1, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 4:15 PM CET |
| Stadium | El Sardinero |
| Location | Santander, Spain |
| Matchday | 11 |
The match is scheduled for 10:15 AM Eastern Time in the United States. In Spain, DAZN LaLiga is listed as a broadcaster, while ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ are listed for viewers in the United States
