Racing de Santander 1:1 Deportivo Alavés — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Racing de Santander and Deportivo Alavés played out a 1-1 draw in a Club Friendly, with Antonio Blanco of Alavés earning the highest rating of the match at 7.01. Neither side could claim a victor in a contest that offered little beyond pre-season sharpening, with no next fixture set for either club.

Alavés struck just before the interval when Alvaro Mantilla found the net in the 45th minute, only for Racing to respond through Asier Villalibre in the 68th minute. The game tilted decisively in the second half when Alavés’ Antonio Sivera was sent off in the 64th minute, a red card that forced the visitors to hold on for the draw, with a yellow for Racing in the 60th minute adding to a scrappy encounter.

The statistics show a balanced affair, with Racing shading possession at 51% to Alavés’ 49% and both sides taking six corners apiece, so neither team truly controlled the game. Antonio Blanco was the standout, his 7.01 rating the best on the pitch despite playing in midfield for a side reduced to ten men late on.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Racing de Santander vs Deportivo Alavés?

Racing de Santander 1-1 Deportivo Alavés (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Alvaro Mantilla (45') for Deportivo Alavés; Asier Villalibre (68') for Racing de Santander.

Were there any red cards in Racing de Santander vs Deportivo Alavés?

Yes — sent off: Antonio Sivera (Deportivo Alavés, 64').

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