Racing Santander sack Gonzalez

La Liga outfit Racing Santander sacked coach Juanjo Gonzalez with immediate effect on Wednesday.

Santander suffered a 4-2 loss at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday and are 18th in La Liga with 24 points. They have failed to win in the league since mid-January.

Gonzalez, who took over from Hector Cuper only last November, will be succeeded by assistant coaches Fede Castano and Pablo Pinillos.

“Juan Jose Gonzalez is no longer the coach of Racing,” a statement on club’s official website read.

“Until it is decided who will occupy the Racing dugout for the rest of the season, Castano and Pinillos will continue at the helm.”

“We want to thank Gonzalez, who at the club’s request, took on a great responsibility at a moment of extreme difficulty.”

“Although it remains tough, the team continue to fight, are still alive and committed, and can still secure their top-flight status.”

Racing’s first game without Gonzalez will be against Barcelona at El Sardinero on Sunday.