Racing Santander – Elche

Racing Santander edged a thrilling 3‑2 victory over Elche at home, lifting them to 10th place with seven points after two wins, a draw and two defeats, their goal tally perfectly balanced at nine for and nine against. The win leaves Elche stranded at 19th with just two points from five games, having failed to register a win and conceding 13 goals while only scoring six. This result also settles the season’s head‑to‑head in Santander’s favour, as they have now won the only encounter between the sides. Both clubs remain entrenched in their respective mid‑table and relegation battles, making the three‑point swing crucial for their upcoming fixtures.