José Alberto asks Racing to be patient: 7 points at El Sardinero

Racing coach José Alberto is asking for patience because many of the signings arrived in the final days of the transfer window. The plan has been a possession-based style with plenty of presence in the opponent’s half, but defensive lapses have shown up—especially when the team plays away from home.

At El Sardinero, Racing has been strong: it has 7 points, hasn’t lost, and collects 7/9 overall with wins vs. Elche and Alavés and a draw with Villarreal. On the road, results are worse: four matches, four defeats, including heavy losses against Barcelona and Celta.

Among the new faces, Zabiri stands out. The Moroccan forward has already debuted for his national team, has 6 goals, and is leaving a good impression. Pablo García also scored against Rayo Vallecano, while André Almeida has been the main negative: sent off in his debut against Alavés and, vs. Celta, involved in two goals after losing the ball in build-up.

MARCA also highlights the support from the stands—near-sellout crowds at El Sardinero and big away followings.