Racing Santander v Real Madrid: Confirmed line-ups as Los Blancos aim to continue winning run

Real Madrid visit Racing Santander as they look to continue their fine run of recent form.Madrid have won each of their last five games in all competitions and struck a blow in the LaLiga title race last time out by beating Barcelona 2-1 in the Clasico at Camp Nou.After Barca responded by thumping Alaves 6-1 on Saturday, Madrid need a win to stay within three points of their arch rivals at the top.101GreatGoals has the full team news as Jose Mourinhos men aim to keep pace.Racing Santander team newsRacing are without left-back Jorge Salinas due to suspension.Aaron Martin comes into the XI in his place, with the only other change from the side that beat Espanyol in their previous LaLiga encounter also one that is enforced.Right-winger Andres Martin is unavailable due to injury, meaning Iker Luque starts on that flank for the hosts.Racing Santander: Agirrezabala, Mantilla, Ramon, Belocian, A. Martin; I. Martin, Prati; Luque, Canales, Vicente; Zabiri.Racing Santander substitutes: Almeida, Arana, Eriksson, Garcia, Gonzalez, Gueye, Guliashvili, Hernando, Felipe, Sainz-Maza, Villalibre.Real Madrid team newsThibaut Courtois returns from the illness that kept the goalkeeper out of the Clasico.The only other change comes at right-back, where Trent Alexander-Arnold starts, replacing captain Federico Valverde, who is out with a minor injury.Vinicius Junior serves the third game of a four-match ban.Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Huijsen, Cucurella; Tchouameni, Silva, Bellingham; Diomande, Guler, Mbappe.Real Madrid substitutes: Lunin, Mestre, Militao, Camavinga, Endrick, Carreras, Espi, Brahim, Rudiger, Dumfries, Thiago.Where to Watch Racing Santander v Real Madrid: TV and online streamsRacing SantanderversusReal Madridkicks off at3:15pm GMT (4:15pm local time) on Sunday, November 1at El Sardinero.The game will be shown onPremier Sports 2in the UK and streamed on the Premier Sports Player. In Spain, it is live on DAZN and Orange TV.Recent Form & Stats for Racing Santander v Real MadridNo team have conceded more than Racing Santanders 26 goals in La Liga this seasonThis is Real Madrids first trip to Racing Santander since September 2011, a game that finished 0-0Racing have not beaten Real Madrid since 2007 Topics LaLiga Racing Santander Real Madrid CF If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Tip of the Day: Liverpool to continue Anfield hoodoo over Arsenal Nicholas McGee 1st November, 2026 Bayern held in Klassiker after Kane penalty miss as Milan cruise to derby win over Inter Nicholas McGee 31st October, 2026 Barcelona 6-1 Alaves: Blaugrana bounce back in style as Raphinha and Yamal double up Nicholas McGee 31st October, 2026 Barcelona v Alaves: Confirmed line-ups as Blaugrana look to bounce back from Clasico defeat Nicholas McGee 31st October, 2026 Hansi Flick makes feelings on Barcelona clear following Clasico defeat Nicholas McGee 30th October, 2026 Racing Santander v Real Madrid: Preview, expected line-ups, stats, prediction and where to watch Jon Fisher 30th October, 2026