PREVIEW | Racing Santander vs Villarreal CF: team news, lineups, predictions (La Liga 16/08)Racing Santander and Villarreal CF face each other this Sunday at the Campos de Sport de El Sardinero on Match Day one of the La Liga. Racing Santander mark their 45th participation in the competition, whilst Villarreal CF go into their 27th.In their last outing, Racing Santander drew 1-1 against Alavs (Pre-season 2026/27). Last time out, Villarreal CF triumphed 1-2 against Galatasaray (Pre-season 2026/27).The last meeting between the two teams ended with Racing Santander winning 2-1.UnavailableRacing SantanderVillarreal CFLast starting XIsRacing Santander ( vs Cdiz 2026-05-31): Jokin Ezkieta, Marco Sangalli, Alvaro Mantilla, Javi Castro, Mario Garca, igo Sainz-Maza, Aritz Aldasoro, Andrs Martn, Peio Canales, Iigo Vicente, Juan AranaVillarreal CF ( vs Atltico de Madrid 2026-05-24): Arnau Tenas, Santiago Mourio, Rafa Marn, Pau Navarro, Alfonso Pedraza, Nicolas Pp, Dani Parejo, Pape Gueye, Alberto Moleiro, Ayoze Prez, Georges MikautadzeDid you know...by playmaker statsHEAD TO HEADRacing Santander and Villarreal CF have already faced each other 33 times, with Villarreal CF holding the advantage: 16 wins, compared with eight victories for Racing Santander.At Campos de Sport de El Sardinero, Racing Santander have the edge in their meetings with Villarreal CF: seven wins in 17 matches. Villarreal CF have five victories.In La Liga, the two teams have met 24 times, with five wins for Racing Santander, six draws and 13 victories for Villarreal CF.