Racing 0-0 Real Madrid: Jose Mourinho's men struggle to uninspiring stalemate

Real Madrid was looking to bounce back from last weekend’s humiliating defeat to Levante with a good performance on the road against Racing Santander.

The visitors began the match poorly though as the home side had the lion's share of possession in the early going.

Madrid showed its frustration after Germany international Mesut Ozil received the first booking of the night in the 21st minute. However, the away side almost took the lead moments later when Lassana Diarra fired a powerful shot from 20 yards wide of the post.

Jose Mourinho's men then had another wonderful chance to score in the 35th minute after Marcelo put in a darting cross in the penalty area for Callejon only for the ball to roll right past his feet.

Real Madrid began to find its stride at the stroke of halftime as Ronaldo struck a left-footed volley wide while Callejon nearly finished a header from a brilliant cross outside the box, only for the keeper to grab it.

The Galacticos kicked off the second half, but it was the home side who immediately came on strong. Serrano nearly found the back of the net in the 47^th minute with a powerful volley aimed at the bottom right corner of the goal, only for Casillas to tap it away with the tip of his fingers.

Real Madrid was gaining more and more possession in the beginning of the second half.  Argentine midfielder Di Maria hit a thunder strike from the left side that went just above the crossbar for the keeper to tap it away.

Real Madrid gave its best shot to score in the last minutes of the match, only for Mourinho’s men to go two games without a win.