The Copa del Rey match between UD Lanzarote and Racing Santander was a thrilling encounter that ended with a narrow 4-3 victory for the visitors. Racing Santander showed early dominance, particularly in the first half, with two quick goals that put them in a strong position. They capitalized on set pieces and quality deliveries, having eight corner kicks compared to Lanzarote's two, indicating their sustained pressure and discipline in exploiting these opportunities. Santander's ability to maintain high intensity and conversion in front of goal was pivotal.

While Lanzarote managed to stay competitive by reducing the deficit right before the halftime break and subsequently during the second half with consistent attacking intent, their defense struggled to contain Santander's clinical forward line. The match's flow was significantly influenced by the momentum shifts due to defensive lapses on both sides. Despite Lanzarote's commendable offensive resurgence, managing three goals, their inability to harness their limited set-piece situations and defensive vulnerabilities, evident in their positioning during Santander's goal-scoring phases, were crucial drawbacks.

Discipline also played a key role, with both teams exhibiting hard tackling to disrupt the play. Lanzarote received two yellow cards that may have limited their aggression in the defensive play further. Racing, while receiving a yellow late in the first half, showed more composure and strategic fouling to balance their aggression with risk management. The midfield tussle was balanced, but Racing's edge in maintaining discipline and maximizing their shot accuracy ultimately allowed them to secure a narrow victory.

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