In Santander, Real Madrid did not merely win — they settled all questions about the outcome of the match within 36 minutes, scoring three goals and leaving the hosts with no chance of a home upset. Mbappé's penalty, Bellingham's goal and Diomande's spectacular strike were not just a result but a signal: José Mourinho's team is confidently converting the psychological lift after the Clásico into steady victories.
The win at El Sardinero was the sixth in a row for the Madrid side across all competitions. After the triumph over Barcelona, the team approached the match against Racing in excellent spirits, and it immediately showed in their play. Already in the 11st minute a disputed penalty against the hosts opened the scoring, and by half-time the lead had grown to three goals. Bellingham brought his tally for the club to 50 goals, surpassing Zidane in how quickly he reached that mark.
The key to success lies not only in the individual skill of the stars but also in collective discipline. Real Madrid controlled the ball, limited Racing to a minimum of dangerous chances and even in the second half, when the hosts tried to fight back, kept their composure. Diomande, the Ivorian winger, continues to impress: his goal was already his fourth in the last six matches, and his combinations with Güler and Bellingham show how young talents fit into Mourinho's scheme.
For Racing, this match marked the end of their home unbeaten run. The team, recently returned to the top flight, fought but could not withstand the visitors' organised pressing and quick counterattacks. Their position in the table remains difficult: 16th place and just one point above the relegation zone.
In the context of the league, this result brings Real Madrid closer to the leaders: the gap to Barcelona is now three points, to Atlético — one. The sixth consecutive win looks not like an accident but a confirmation that under Mourinho the team has found the right balance between attacking freedom and defensive solidity.
Like a well-tuned mechanism in which every cog works toward the common result, Real Madrid is demonstrating that an early lead can not only be held but turned into a platform for a long-term surge in the title race.
