Last season was unforgettable for Racing de Santander, as they qualified for the UEFA Cup for the first time, which was quite a milestone for the Cantabrian organization. Since then, they have changed their make up noticeably, starting with a new manager and following with a big overhaul of their roster. Atlético and Racing have faced each other in Madrid in league matches 36 times (once in Second Division) with a balance of 28 rojiblanco victories, 5 draws and 3 wins for Racing. Last season, Javier Aguirre´s squad crushed racing at the Vicente Calderón 4-0, with goals from Raúl García, Agüero, Forlán and Simão.