Oriente Petrolero Overview

Real Madrid secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Racing Santander, but the match was heavily overshadowed by a controversial penalty decision involving Kylian Mbappe. Jose Mourinho and former referee Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez have both heavily criticised the lack of VAR intervention during the incident.

Liverpool are sensationally weighing up a move to bring Trent Alexander-Arnold back to Anfield following a difficult period for the defender at Real Madrid. The England international has struggled for consistent game time under Jose Mourinho, sparking rumours that a Premier League return could be on the cards as early as January.

A young Racing Santander fan received an unforgettable surprise after accidentally being hit by an Aurelien Tchouameni shot. Kylian Mbappe and the French midfielder ensured the four-year-old left El Sardinero with a smile by offering a signed shirt and a brilliant joke.

Real Madrid's commercial standing in Asia has taken significant hit as Chinese state television continued its refusal to broadcast the club's fixtures. The blackout follows the major fallout surrounding Kylian Mbappe and his controversial comments regarding former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.