Real Madrid Announces Official Squad for La Liga Racing Club Clash

Following a memorable and hard-fought victory over arch-rivals FC Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou in the first El Clasico of the 2026-27 season, Real Madrid return to domestic action tonight in La Liga. Manager Jose Mourinho’s side travels to Santander to take on the newly promoted Racing Club outfit, looking to capitalize on their recent momentum and maintain their fierce title challenge in the Spanish top flight.

Mourinho Warns Real Madrid Against Complacency After El Clasico Triumph

Addressing the press ahead of the fixture, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho emphasized that the monumental win against Barcelona will mean very little if his squad fails to secure all three points against Racing Club. The tactical insistence comes hot on the heels of a dominant 6-1 victory recorded by Barcelona over Alaves, which placed immediate pressure on Los Blancos to respond with an authoritative performance away from home.

Mourinho noted that maintaining high performance levels against newly promoted sides away from home is the true litmus test for a championship-winning campaign. The squad has been put through rigorous tactical preparations to counter Racing Club’s energetic home support at El Sardinero.

Squad Dynamics and Federico Valverde’s Absence

Real Madrid have officially published their travelling squad for the fixture, which closely mirrors the group that triumphed in El Clasico. However, the most significant tactical talking point is the absence of midfielder Federico Valverde. The Uruguayan international picked up an injury during the clash at Camp Nou, bravely playing through significant pain for a prolonged period to help seal the victory.

While Valverde is expected to make a swift recovery and return for the upcoming European fixture against AEK Athens, his absence in Santander forces a tactical reshuffle. On the right-hand side of the defense, Mourinho must choose between Denzel Dumfries and Trent Alexander-Arnold to fill the starting berth.

Full Real Madrid Travelling Squad List

The official matchday squad features a robust blend of world-class superstars and rising talent across all positions. The complete roster named by the club is detailed below:

Injury Update on Mendy, Rodrygo, and Asencio

Beyond Valverde’s knock, Real Madrid continue to manage a short injury list. Defensive stalwart Ferland Mendy, explosive winger Rodrygo Goes, and academy graduate Raul Asencio are continuing their respective rehabilitation programs at Valdebebas. None of the three have made the trip to Santander, meaning Mourinho will rely on squad depth to maintain defensive solidity and attacking width.

With key stars sidelined, players like Arda Guler, Brahim Diaz, and young forward Endrick will look to seize their opportunities should they be called upon during tonight’s crucial La Liga encounter.