Zabiri's hat‑trick fuels Racing's dramatic win in Santander

Racing Santander clinched a narrow 3‑2 victory over Elche at the Sardinero stadium in Santander on Tuesday night, thanks to a first‑half hat‑trick from forward Zabiri that gave the hosts a comfortable 3‑0 lead before Elche's late surge fell short of an equaliser.

The encounter was described as enloquecido y precioso by those who watched it in Santander, a fitting label for a match that kept the Sardinero crowd on edge until the final whistle.

Racing dominated the opening half, with Zabiri netting three times to put the home side ahead at the break. The hat‑trick left the visitors chasing the game, despite their recent promotion to the Primera División.

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Elche rallied after the interval, scoring two quick goals in the 78th and 79th minutes and pressing hard for a draw. The effort was not enough, and Racing secured their first three points back in the Primera División, a result celebrated by a Sardinero crowd that endured anxiety before erupting in euphoria at the end.