Twenty years ago, Aragón Digital reported on the stories shaping current affairs in Aragon. On September 30, 2006, Víctor Fernández prepared for Levante's visit to La Romareda with a message of confidence in his squad: “We are a winning, ambitious team and we are going to prove it.”
BM Contazara will face EÓN Horneo Alicante in a first-round tie on October 28 at 8 p.m. at the Siglo XXI Pavilion. The draw has handed the Aragonese side a higher-ranked opponent.
After a disastrous season at home, Casademont Zaragoza want to turn the Príncipe Felipe into a fortress again, with the demanding league opener against Valencia Basket offering the first chance to start rebuilding it. In an interview with Aragón Digital, Trae Bell-Haynes stressed the importance of being strong at home and restoring the bond with a venue that should become one of the Aragonese side’s main sources of support this season.
As announced by all areas of the club from the outset, Casademont Zaragoza is celebrating a special year as both teams begin the new 2026-2027 season: its 25th anniversary. In addition to the jersey given to every member this season, the Aragonese club wants to recognize the loyalty of season-ticket holders who have been part of the red-and-black family for a quarter of a century with a special gift.
Aragonese players Mapi León and Salma Paralluelo are among the 25 players selected by coach Sonia Bermúdez to represent Spain during the upcoming international break. The matches are friendlies preparing for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
With barely any time to recover from their latest defeat to O Parrulo Ferrol (3-4), Wanapix Sala 10 host ElPozo Murcia this Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. at Siglo XXI. The match corresponds to Matchday 7 but was brought forward because the Murcia side is competing in the Champions League.
The NBA season begins in less than a month, and Aday Mara is already in Oklahoma preparing for the final preseason games before his first year in the world's best league. Media Day took place this Monday, and as expected, the towering Aragonese center was one of the Thunder players who spoke most with the media, as one of the franchise's new hopes of winning its second championship.
C.D. Teruel fans will be represented at Ibercaja Estadio. Real Zaragoza has made 134 tickets available to the Teruel club’s members at €20 each for the match, which corresponds to the sixth round of Primera RFEF and will see the two teams meet next Sunday, October 4, at 9 p.m. at the Zaragoza stadium. It will be the second regional clash between two Aragonese teams this season.
Twenty years ago, Aragón Digital was already reporting the stories shaping current affairs in Aragon. On September 29, 2006, CAI Zaragoza suffered a painful 82-88 defeat to Tenerife Rural, its second loss at the start of the LEB League.
Atlético Calatayud are just one step away from fulfilling their dream of playing in the Copa del Rey after beating Baztán 2-0 in the first leg of the final qualifying tie this weekend. The return match will be played on October 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Navarrese side's home ground.
S.D. Huesca, under Raúl Jardiel, has not been the dominant team and is not even benefiting from having a stronger squad than most Primera RFEF sides. After the first five matchdays, the Alto Aragonese club has collected just 6 of a possible 15 points, placing it 12th in the standings. It is the club’s fourth-worst start of the century in Spain’s third tier.
Referee Yago Aparicio was assaulted during the Primera Juvenil football match played last Saturday between C.D. Pina and C.D. Unión La Jota Vadorrey in Pina de Ebro. The RFAF and the Association of Friends of Refereeing have spoken out about the incident, clearly condemning the actions of the spectators.
Wanapix AD Sala 10 continued its poor return to the top flight and suffered its third consecutive defeat of the season against O Parrulo Ferrol at the Siglo XXI (3-4). Jorge Palos' side is second-bottom after failing to earn a single point at the start of the campaign.
After joining Casademont Zaragoza this summer amid the club's major overhaul, Roberts Blumbergs already has his first great ACB memory. The Latvian power forward made his debut in Spain's top flight with an impactful performance in Casademont's buzzer-beating win over La Laguna Tenerife. In his first game in the competition, the red-and-black interior player, who was the highest-rated player of the game, recorded 16 points, 10 rebounds and a performance rating of 21.
Balonmano Contazara remain in a poor run of form after suffering their third consecutive defeat at the start of the season against OAR Coruña (27-32). The result sends the Aragonese side to the bottom of the table, as they are the only team yet to earn a point.
Aragonese triathlete Izan Edo was one of the standout performers at the World Triathlon Championships, representing Spain in Pontevedra this past weekend. Edo was part of the mixed relay team that won bronze in the under-23 category and finished fourth in the individual under-23 event.
Casademont Zaragoza seem to enjoy tight finishes, securing a 80-81 win over La Laguna Tenerife thanks to Justin Jaworski's game-winning basket on the final possession. The Reds showed plenty of positives, although turnovers remain an urgent area for improvement to avoid conceding needless points.
A fiercely contested derby between C.D. Teruel and S.D. Huesca at Pinilla. The hosts took the lead before halftime, but just when they appeared to have the match under control, Huesca equalized for the final 1-1. Juárez's stoppage-time goal in the 95th minute was reviewed for several minutes but was ultimately ruled out. The intensity was immense in a clash marked by fierce rivalry.
It is finally here. Casademont Zaragoza return to the ACB this Sunday after four long months of rebuilding, renewed optimism and hard work to move on from an agonizing season that was literally saved in the final second. Gonzalo García de Vitoria's side begin a new campaign in Spain's top division at 1:00 p.m. with a demanding trip to La Laguna Tenerife, as a completely revamped squad starts the club's 25th anniversary season hoping to aim much higher.
Casademont Zaragoza will not be able to defend its title in Sunday’s LF Endesa Super Cup final. Carlos Cantero’s team fell 73-84 to Valencia Basket on Saturday in a game of runs. After trailing by 17 points, Zaragoza fought back to take the lead at the start of the fourth quarter, but ultimately paid for its inconsistency and Valencia’s strong finish. The first official title of the season and a place in the final were at stake.
