Racing Santander II secured a 2-0 victory over Laredo in a Club Friendlies fixture on Wednesday evening. The visitors took control early through A. Laso's sixth-minute strike and never looked back. Laredo managed to stay competitive despite the setback, but Racing's superior possession told in the end.
Laso opened the scoring almost immediately, finding the net in the sixth minute. The early goal shifted the momentum firmly in Racing's favour. To be fair, Laredo responded with energy, but the damage was already done.
A third-minute red card proved pivotal. The dismissal left Laredo chasing the game with ten men. And here's the thing — rather than collapse, they held their shape for almost an hour. By then, Racing had settled into their rhythm.
M. Solorzano Diestro doubled the advantage in the sixty-sixth minute. The goal effectively sealed the result and allowed Racing to manage the remainder comfortably. Laredo pushed forward in search of a consolation but lacked the numerical advantage to create real danger.
Racing dominated possession with 0.62 compared to Laredo's 0.38. The visitors registered 67 attacks to their hosts' 57, though neither side could claim dominance in corners — Laredo earned one while Racing managed none. Possession figures alone don't tell the full story, but they reflect Racing's control.
Recent form suggests Racing were the stronger side on paper. Their last five friendlies include wins against Real Aviles and Samano, plus a 3-3 draw with Basconia. Laredo's record is harder to read — a victory over Arenas-Jetxo followed by defeats to Athletic Bilbao II and Urense.
The two-goal margin gives Racing something to build on ahead of the competitive season. For Laredo, the performance highlights areas that need work before the league campaign begins.