Racing Santander star heaps praise on Real Madrid quartet ahead of La Liga clash: ‘I really like how they are playing’

Racing Santander star heaps praise on Real Madrid quartet ahead of La Liga clash: ‘I really like how they are playing’ Real Madrid are travelling to El Sardinero later today, hoping to become the first team to take three points from Racing Santander in their own backyard this season. Los Blancos come into this game in excellent form, having secured victories in their last five games, including a 2-1 win over Barcelona last weekend. The visit from Jose Mourinho’s side promises to be a particularly special occasion for Racing Santander youngster Pablo Garcia. The forward famously scored four goals against Madrid’s youth team in 2025 and is now set to face the senior side. Garcia praises Madrid’s attacking stars and Courtois Speaking to MARCA ahead of the game, the 20-year-old expressed admiration for several Real Madrid stars. “I really like Mbappe, that’s well known, but right now Diomande and Arda Guler are in great form. I really like how they’re playing,” Garcia said. Pablo Garcia believes Thibaut Courtois is the best goalkeeper in the world. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images) “Practically everyone at Real Madrid scares you, from the goalkeeper to the centre-forward. Mbappe is on fire, scoring plenty of goals. Diomande is adapting very quickly, and Arda Guler is taking on a bigger role in midfield that gives Madrid so much.” Garcia then had special words of praise for Thibaut Courtois, whom he considers the best goalkeeper in the world. “For me, he’s the best goalkeeper in the world right now and one of the best in history. I’d feel incredibly proud to score against such an outstanding goalkeeper,” he explained. The former Real Betis youngster also welcomed the prospect of facing Marc Cucurella before adding, “If it’s not on the wing, it’ll be in the middle, where I’ll have to battle Tchouameni, Camavinga…” Mourinho earns special admiration from Racing youngster Pablo Garcia also spoke very highly of Jose Mourinho and the enormous respect he has for the Portuguese manager. “I have enormous respect for Mourinho because of his career and the titles he’s won with so many different teams,” Garcia explained. Pablo Garcia was full of praise for Jose Mourinho. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) “He’s a magnificent coach, and I really like his press conferences because they bring so much entertainment to La Liga.” Asked which Los Blancos player he would take to Racing, Garcia made a surprising selection. “Konate would be very useful for us. But I don’t think we need anyone. We’ll give them a fight anyway,” he said. Garcia was finally presented with the hypothetical scenario of a last-minute penalty against Los Blancos to win the game, and his answer showed his confidence. “Of course I would take it. And score it,” he claimed. Garcia is widely regarded as one of the most talented young players in La Liga , and he secured a very late move to Racing Santander on deadline day. He has previously admitted in an interview that he is more attracted to Barcelona and their style of football than Real Madrid. The 20-year-old has settled in well at El Sardinero and will face an important test against Los Blancos today. His admiration for the Real Madrid players is obvious. It remains to be seen how Pablo Garcia fares tonight and whether he continues his goalscoring record against Los Blancos .