Íñigo Pérez: “We didn’t enter the match with the right emotional frequency”

Racing de Santander and Villarreal drew 2-2 in a match held in Santander on August 16. Racing de Santander took an early 2-0 lead, forcing Villarreal to mount a comeback to secure a point. Despite Villarreal's efforts to equalize, they were unable to defeat the newly promoted Racing side, who maintained their tactical approach throughout the contest.

Following the match, Villarreal defender Carlos Romero acknowledged the team's failure to secure a victory but praised his squad's mentality and attitude in overcoming the deficit. The result highlights a challenging outing for Villarreal against a resilient Racing de Santander side that successfully executed its game plan.