Racing Santander sanctioned 41 people over the illegal resale of tickets before Sunday's Copa del Rey match against Real Madrid at El Sardinero. The club also announced tighter security measures and entry procedures for the game.
Sanctions and investigation
In an official statement, Racing Santander said it had sanctioned 41 people after proving their involvement in the illegal resale of tickets and had opened investigation files against them. The club said the 41 stand accused of breaching the regulations governing season tickets, fan cards and tickets, as set out in the club's statutes, the internal rules of the sports facility and the terms of the 2026-2027 season ticket campaign.
Who was affected
Racing Santander said the sanctions covered 15 season ticket holders, 6 supporters and 20 members of the active register of ticket applicants, RASE. The club said those affected were notified of their ban from entering the stadium before heading to the ticket office to clarify their position.
Club response
Racing Santander said those affected and fans will be informed of the outcome once the investigations are complete. The club also appealed to supporters for solidarity and expressed regret at attempts by some people to make financial gains at the expense of others amid the high demand for tickets.
The club said: "Exploiting that demand to resell tickets is unacceptable"
