League-position context
Sporting Gijon rank7th
Racing Santander rank5th
Sporting Gijon points62
Racing Santander points64
Sporting Gijon: #7 · 62 pts · GD +8
10 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Racing Santander: #5 · 64 pts · GD +12
8 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.