Real Madrid beats Racing Santander 1-0 – Recap and Video Highlights

Real Madrid resumed their 2009-10 Spanish Primera Division (aka La Liga) season on Saturday, November 21, 2009 with a match against Racing Santander. They could temporarily go top of the table with a win as Barcelona were playing the late match on Saturday. Here’s a recap of the match along with video highlights.

Real Madrid beats Racing Santander 1-0 – Video Highlights

Real Madrid scored an early first half goal and held on for a 1-0 win on Saturday against Racing Santander. The goal came in the 22nd minute and was scored by Gonzalo Higuain. The play that resulted in the goal was a cross sent in the box that was punched out by the goalkeeper but not cleared. It was then headed to the far post where Higuain was able to volley the header pass into an open net as the goalkeeper was out of position.

RM did not have a convincing win but its three points and that’s all that matters. They now have a UEFA Champions League match in the midweek.

SCORING SUMMARY
Real Madrid	Racing Santander
Gonzalo Higuaín (22)

MATCH STATS
	Real Madrid	Racing Santander
Shots (on Goal)	20(9)	8(0)
Fouls	11	20
Corner Kicks	7	0
Offsides	3	5
Time of Possession	63%	37%
Yellow Cards	2	3
Red Cards	0	0
Saves	0	8

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