Osasuna vs Racing Santander

Osasuna started with intensity, pressing high and forcing early chances. Raúl Moro carved open the Racing defence down the left inside the opening minutes, but neither Jon Moncayola nor Asier Bonel could convert the initial opportunities. Racing goalkeeper Simon Eriksson produced a fine double save to deny Moro and then Bonel from close range (Real Racing Club official match report).

Racing grew into the half. Diego Díaz tested Aitor Fernández with a low drive from the edge of the box, and Sergio Canales — back in a Racing shirt after his return to the club — began to orchestrate spells of possession. The first half ended goalless, with both sides fielding largely experimental XIs.

Both managers made wholesale changes at the interval — a standard pre-season rotation — and it was Osasuna who struck first. In the 55th minute, Catena launched a long ball forward to Kike Barja on the right. The captain drove at his marker before delivering a pinpoint cross to the far post, where Raúl García de Haro arrived to finish first-time past Laro (Osasuna official match report).

Racing responded almost immediately through substitute Castellanos, who controlled well inside the area and unleashed a fierce left-footed drive that crashed against the crossbar. Hugo also hit the woodwork for the visitors later in the half.

Osasuna doubled their lead in the 87th minute. Iker Muñoz capitalised on a Racing error in possession, driving forward and slotting home to seal the win. Sergio Martínez had headed a corner goalwards for Racing in between, but the Osasuna keeper saved.

Osasuna's opener in the 55th minute, coming just after both teams had completely reshuffled their line-ups, gave Ramis's side the control they needed. Racing had started the second half with more possession, but Kike Barja's intelligent run and cross from the right broke the deadlock and forced the visitors to chase the game, leaving space for Osasuna's second late on.

• Raúl García de Haro (Osasuna) — Player of the match. The striker took his goal clinically at the far post, leading the line well in the second half and linking play effectively.
• Raúl Moro (Osasuna) — The most dangerous player in the first half, he repeatedly beat his man on the left wing and created Osasuna's best early chances. With Víctor Muñoz no longer in the squad, Moro is staking a claim for a bigger role under Ramis (Mundo Deportivo).
• Kike Barja (Osasuna) — The captain's second-half introduction changed the game. His cross from the right provided the assist for the opener and his experience settled the side.
• Simon Eriksson (Racing Santander) — The Racing goalkeeper made two excellent saves in the opening minutes to keep the score level, though he could do little about either goal.

Osasuna's 2-0 victory reflected a game of two distinct halves. The first period was evenly contested, with both sides sharing possession and creating sporadic chances — Eriksson's double save and Diego Díaz's shot the main highlights. After the interval, Osasuna's greater depth and experience told: the second XI fielded by Ramis included several first-team regulars, while Racing's second unit featured eight reserve-team players. The 55th-minute opener shifted the dynamic, and Racing's two strikes on the woodwork (Castellanos and Hugo) suggested they were not outclassed, but Osasuna's late second goal from a defensive error gave the scoreline a comfortable gloss. The H2H widget on the page shows Osasuna have now won 2 of the last 5 meetings (dating to 2010), with Racing still leading the series 3-2.

For Osasuna, this was a successful start to pre-season under new manager Luis Miguel Ramis, who replaced the previous coaching staff in the summer. The team now travels to England for two friendlies against Ipswich Town and Norwich City (Osasuna official site).

Racing Santander played their second pre-season friendly after drawing 1-1 with Real Sociedad on 18 July, and did so without injured quartet Guliashvili, Facu, Vicente and Andrés (Real Racing Club official site). They debuted their new 2026/27 home kit — white with green and black detailing — designed by Austral for their return to LaLiga EA Sports after 14 years. Their next friendly is against Athletic Club at San Lorenzo, Laredo on 29 July. The competitive season begins for Racing on 16 August at home to Villarreal.

A solid, professional start to pre-season for Ramis's Osasuna, who showed greater cutting edge in the second half against a Racing side that competed well but lacked precision in the final third. The scoreline flattered Osasuna slightly — Racing hit the woodwork twice — but the home side's deeper squad told. For Racing, the focus remains on building fitness and sharpness ahead of their LaLiga return in mid-August.