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Racing Santander beats Ribadesella 2-0 to advance in Copa del Rey
Racing Santander beat Ribadesella 2-0 in the first round of Spain’s Copa del Rey, a knockout football competition.
The match was played at Oreyana, Ribadesella’s home ground in Asturias, where the local team competes five tiers below Racing.
Ribadesella held Racing to a goalless first half with a disciplined defence, despite Racing’s greater resources and control of the game.
Asier Villalibre changed the match after half-time, scoring soon after coming on and then heading in a second goal in the 62nd minute.
The result sends Racing through to the next round, while Ribadesella is eliminated.
Racing’s coach said the team aims to go as far as possible in the cup, and the club was due to face Real Madrid three days after this match.
Racing Santander beat Ribadesella 2-0 in Oreyana to advance from the first round of the Copa del Rey.
Asier Villalibre scored both goals after coming on at half-time.
The teams were level at 0-0 at the break, with Ribadesella resisting Racing’s attacks.
Ribadesella competes in the Primera Asturfútbol, while Racing plays in Spain’s top division.
The match was played in front of a full crowd, including around 300 Racing supporters.
- Who
- Racing Santander and Ribadesella CF.
- What
- Racing won 2-0 and advanced to the next round of the Copa del Rey.
- When
- 29 October 2026.
- Where
- Oreyana, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain.
- Why
- Racing advanced by winning the first-round tie; the sources do not state a further reason.
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Ribadesella held Racing to a 0-0 draw at half-time.
Villalibre came on as a substitute for Arana.
Villalibre scored twice to give Racing a 2-0 win.
- Final score
- Ribadesella 0-2 Racing Santander
- Goalscorer
- Asier Villalibre, two goals
- Venue
- Oreyana, Ribadesella
- Competition
- Copa del Rey, first round
- Match date
- 29 October 2026
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the objective is to go as far as possible in the competition