On a chilly Halloween night at Estadio El Sardinero, Racing Santander continued their dominance in the Segunda División, edging out Real Sociedad II with a narrow 1-0 victory. The match, which took place on October 31, 2025, saw a first-half goal from Peio Canales seal the fate for the visitors, who find themselves in a precarious position near the bottom of the league table.
From the start, Racing Santander displayed their attacking prowess, controlling possession and applying pressure on the Real Sociedad II defense. The breakthrough came in the 27th minute when Canales found the back of the net, putting his team ahead and further solidifying their standing as league leaders with 22 points from 11 matches. With this win, Racing improved their record to 7 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, maintaining their position at the top of the table.
Having previewed the match with a sense of hope for Real Sociedad II-a team desperately fighting to escape the relegation zone-it was a disappointing night for the visitors. Despite coming off a strong 3-0 victory over FC Andorra, the team was unable to find any rhythm against a confident Racing side, which has been in excellent form recently. The defeat leaves Real Sociedad II languishing in 20th place with just 9 points, a mere 2 wins from 10 matches. They now face an uphill battle as they prepare for their next encounter against Huesca on November 5.
Fans had come to the match expecting perhaps a more competitive clash, especially given hints of Real Sociedad II's potential resurgence. However, the visitors were unable to capitalize on any chances they created. Their performance came up short as they struggled to break through the organized Racing defense, which has become a hallmark of the league leaders' style. The lack of offensive cohesion meant that even on a night where Gorka Carrera Zarranz was expected to shine, he was largely kept quiet and unable to influence the game.
Reflecting on the match, it seems my pre-match predictions may have been overly optimistic for Real Sociedad II. I had suggested that their defensive vulnerabilities might be exploited, but I didn't foresee just how well Racing would harness their momentum and maintain control throughout the match. The first-place team relentlessly pressed their opponents, adding to the visitors' frustrations and making it clear they were not just there to defend their position but to solidify it further.
As the match concluded, Racing Santander celebrated another hard-fought win, moving them ever closer to their promotion goals. For Real Sociedad II, the challenges pile up. Without the spark needed to ignite their struggling season, they must regroup quickly to find their form if they wish to climb out of the relegation zone.
Looking ahead, Racing Santander will face Las Palmas in their next fixture, with the chance to further extend their lead at the top. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad II is left to contemplate their next match, where they must find a way to harness the talent within their ranks. What might have been expected as a thrilling competition on Halloween turned out to be a night of ghosts, but for Racing, the thrill of victory remains very much alive.