Overview

• The match is in progress at El Molinón with Sporting leading Racing 1–0 following a 14th-minute strike.
• Dubasin converted a right-wing cross from Guille Rosas to give Sporting the early advantage, with the hosts pressing high from kickoff.
• Borja Jiménez is taking charge for the first time after Asier Garitano’s dismissal that followed five consecutive league defeats.
• Starting XIs were confirmed before kickoff, with Racing bringing in Gaëtan Michelin for Mantilla and Sporting keeping a largely familiar lineup anchored by Yáñez in goal.
• A sizeable Racing contingent is audible despite limited away tickets, and the visitors arrived encouraged by a recent win over Málaga and talk of promotion ambitions.