League-position context
Racing Santander rank1st
Sporting Gijon rank9th
Racing Santander points82
Sporting Gijon points61
Racing Santander: #1 ยท 82 pts ยท GD +29
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 42 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sporting Gijon: #9 ยท 61 pts ยท GD +6
16 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.