Racing Santander vs Real Madrid prediction 01.11.2026 | LaLiga

Racing have endured a turbulent campaign despite showing strong home form. Their overall record is three wins, two draws and five defeats, but they remain unbeaten at El Sardinero, winning three of the possible five home league matches.

After four winless outings in the Spanish top flight, José Alberto López’s men finally ended their barren run with a narrow 2-1 victory over Espanyol last weekend. They have also scored in seven of their 10 league games, suggesting they possess enough attacking threat to trouble Real Madrid.

As for injuries and suspensions, Jorge Salinas is the only unavailable player after accumulating enough yellow cards to warrant a suspension.

Real Madrid head into this matchup after a statement win over reigning champions Barcelona, as José Mourinho’s men inflicted their fiercest rivals’ first defeat of the LaLiga season, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a brace. That was a fifth consecutive victory in all competitions for Los Blancos.

Kylian Mbappé will again be the focal point in attack after scoring twice in the 2-1 victory at Barcelona. Vinicius Junior remains suspended domestically following his red card against Villarreal. 

There are some fitness concerns, though. Federico Valverde is a major doubt after sustaining a hamstring problem during the Clásico, although initial tests reportedly ruled out serious damage. Thibaut Courtois is expected to return after missing the Barcelona game through illness. Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy and Raul Asencio remain unavailable.