League-position context
Racing Santander rank5th
Espanyol rank6th
Racing Santander points64
Espanyol points62
Racing Santander: #5 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +12
8 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Espanyol: #6 ยท 62 pts ยท GD +17
10 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.