Yassir Zabiri
RAC
Center Forward
Poacher
Feb 23, 2005 (21)
Left
6'0"
152 lb
Scores again in defeat
Zabiri scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.
Analysis: Zabiri took advantage of a mistake from Wojciech Szczesny, who lost possession while attempting to play out from the back, allowing the forward to recover the ball and finish from close range. The goal came with Racing trailing 4-1 and offered a brief response against Barcelona, while his six goals in six LaLiga matches underline his importance as Racing's main attacking threat.
Nets brace to sink Alaves
Zabiri scored two goals while taking five shots (three on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Alaves.
Analysis: Zabiri scored in the 38th and 53rd minutes accounting for both Santander goals while leading the team in shots. The forward has combined for five goals, 11 shots and two chances created over his last three starts.
Nets first half hat-trick
Zabiri scored three goals to go with five shots (three on goal) in Friday's 3-2 victory versus Elche.
Analysis: Zabiri opened the scoring in the 15th minute by capitalizing on a poor error by Matias Dituro. Zabiri then doubled the lead in the 21st minute and then completed his hat-trick with an amazing acrobatic finish in the 36th minute assisted by Inigo Vicente. This was also Zabiri's first career hat-trick. He also managed to contribute defensively with three clearances and a tackle.
Fully fit and available
Zabiri (undisclosed) is fully fit and available for Sunday's season opener against Villarreal, according to Galerna Press.
Analysis: Zabiri had left an earlier training session with a visible limp after feeling discomfort, a scare that had raised questions about his availability for the opener with no medical report initially released. This update now confirms he has recovered, and will be in competition with Asier Villalibre for the starting role as the number nine for Santander.
Leaves training with discomfort
Zabiri left Wednesday's training session early after feeling discomfort, according to Cadena SER.
Analysis: Zabiri left the field with a visible limp, though Racing Santander has not yet released a medical report on the severity of the issue. His status will now be monitored ahead of Sunday's season opener against Villarreal at El Sardinero. If Zabiri is unavailable, Asier Villalibre would gain the inside track to lead the attack in the league opener. Zabiri is expected to be reassessed as his situation develops.
Joins Racing on loan
Zabiri has joined Racing Santander on season-long loan from Stade Rennes, the club announced.
Analysis: abiri broke out at the 2025 U20 World Cup with Morocco, scoring five goals, including two in the final, en route to the title and the tournament's Silver Ball as runner-up player of the tournament. That breakout didn't translate into an immediate foothold at Rennes, where he arrived in January and has struggled for minutes since. He'll now look to establish himself in Spain under head coach Jose Alberto Lopez, who currently has Asier Villalibre and Juan Carlos Arana as strikers, while Giorgi Guliashvili, who proved capable in the role last season, and Santi Franco, a starter at Zaragoza who's spent preseason with the first team, provide added competition up front.
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