Racing de Santander coach José Alberto López said his squad feels exceptionally strong at home after a 2-1 victory over Espanyol in LaLiga EA Sports’ tenth round, securing 11 of the 15 points earned at El Sardinero.
The visitors trailed 62 minutes in, but rallied when Jeanuel Belocian struck first and Yassir Zabiri capped the comeback in the 84th minute.
López mourned the concession but praised the defensive aggression, noting the huge merit in Racing’s response after going down 0‑1. In my view, that resilience defines this squad.
He also commended Espanyol for a well‑executed game plan that made the contest extremely challenging.
He told Sergio Canales to take greater risks, and the midfielder obliged by threading more forward passes.
López highlighted the substitutes’ impact, saying they understood exactly their task while the starters are beginning to grasp the work required.
Zabiri now boasts eight goals in ten rounds, and López urged fans to enjoy his play because he’s poised to shape an era. Will he keep this strike rate and become the league’s defining forward?