📷 MARCARacing and Villarreal launch LaLiga season at El Sardinero after 14 years
Racing returns to top flight after 14 years with Sergio Canales leading the charge. Villarreal, under new coach Iñigo Pérez, visit Santander on matchday 1.
Elite football returns to Santander this Sunday. After 14 years away from the top flight, Racing opens the season at home against Villarreal in a match marking the historic comeback of the Cantabrian club to La Liga's highest tier.
Racing arrives strengthened following last season's promotion under José Alberto López. The squad has been built with impactful signings: Sergio Canales is the project's main attraction, alongside defenders Pedro Felipe and Pablo Ramón, and forward Zabiti. The Cantabrian side was the dominant force in the second tier with attacking football they intend to maintain in the top flight.
Iñigo Pérez debuts at El Sardinero
Villarreal face their first test with Iñigo Pérez as new coach after replacing Marcelino. The Yellow Submarine aim to replicate last season's Champions League qualification achieved as third-place finishers. According to the Navarrese coach's messages, the team will pursue high pressure and more ambitious football than shown last campaign.
The match takes place today, Sunday 16 August at 17:00 at the El Sardinero stadium. It can be watched live on Movistar LaLiga.
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