Real Zaragoza has announced the team’s four captains for the current season, with four matches already played and the fifth just around the corner. Ander Herrera, Tachi, Escudero and Rubén Díez “Jamelli” have been chosen to wear the captain’s armband.
Real Zaragoza returned to training on Wednesday with their focus on Ibiza as they target a fourth consecutive win. Iker Vadillo, a youth academy product who has just joined the first team, is expected to start. Asked whether he is living a dream, he answered yes. “I’ve been here since I was a youth player. Every child dreams of making it. I want to make the most of this opportunity, do my best and bring joy,” he said.
Real Zaragoza is putting the finishing touches to its preparations for Friday’s match against Ibiza at 9:15 p.m. at Can Misses. The team is set to reorganize, with uncertainty up front.
A Real Zaragoza class—or rather, a history class about Real Zaragoza—is possible thanks to the “Football That Tells Stories” course promoted by the CAI Foundation (1-3 Alcalde Sainz de Varanda Avenue). Running from October through the end of May, it traces the history of Aragon’s most decorated team. Places are still available.
Real Zaragoza returned to training on Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m., with the familiar presence of Ander Herrera. He worked with the group at least during the opening 15 minutes, while the session was open to the press. Bobby Aitkenhead, A.Gain’s senior executive and the public face of the investment group committed to acquiring a majority stake in the club, also spent a brief period at the training ground.
The derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid always produces controversy and ugly or obscene moments. The gesture going viral on social media was made by former Real Zaragoza manager Gabi Fernández, now one of Cholo Simeone's assistants.
Youngster Diego Monzón will join Ecuador's U-20s for a new 10-day international experience. Although he has yet to play an official match for Real Zaragoza, he has regularly trained with the first team. He will be away from September 27 to October 6 after being given the chance to rejoin his national team.
Real Zaragoza begin a week of preparation with the aim of overcoming their toughest test of the season so far. This Friday, they visit Unión Deportiva Ibiza, whose squad is the strongest they have faced in the first five rounds of the competition. Players such as José Carlos Lazo, Erik Curbelo and Manu Justo add quality to the team.
Juan Ignacio Martínez, better known as JIM, is one of the last Real Zaragoza coaches to leave a positive impression on the club’s fans before departing in 2022 after saving the team from relegation in the 2020-21 season. After several years out of coaching following his last spell with Iranian club Foolad, the Valencian coach has taken on a new role at Honduras’ Real Club Deportivo España.
Real Zaragoza surprised with a tribute to Pepe Arcega before the match against Cartagena, as deserved as it was strange in its execution. The SAD made no announcement until the following afternoon, Monday. The former CAI Zaragoza player received a shirt bearing his “10” from several legends of the white-and-blue side, but the gesture was not publicized.
The most notable absence from Real Zaragoza's squad for the 1-0 win over Cartagena at Ibercaja Estadio was Ander Herrera. The midfielder, who was forced off injured against Juventud de Torremolinos last weekend, was again absent on Sunday. On Monday, during the recovery session, he completed stretching exercises alongside the other starters at a slower pace. It remains to be seen whether he will be fit for Friday's match in Ibiza.
The 1-0 win over Cartagena, their third consecutive victory after those against Antequera and Juventud Torremolinos, has put Real Zaragoza looking toward the top of the table after the first four matchdays of Primera RFEF. Although there could be changes below the Aragonese side because U.E. Sant Andreu and Real Madrid Castilla play on Wednesday, Zaragoza will remain in the upper reaches of the standings.
Spain’s third-tier football, where Real Zaragoza compete, has delivered a warning to the white-and-blue side. Scheduling is a concern: after facing Cartagena at Ibercaja Estadio this Sunday, their next game is on Friday in Ibiza. At least after a win, everything looks different.
Going for a third straight win. Real Zaragoza return to Primera RFEF action this Sunday (8:30 p.m.) with Cartagena visiting Ibercaja Estadio, as Ibai Gómez's side look to extend their good run and make a statement that can help them climb the table.
Real Zaragoza will face Cartagena this Sunday in their fourth match of the season without Ander Herrera. The midfielder has been left out of the squad for the game, which will be played at 8:30 p.m. at Ibercaja Stadium. Edu Espiau, Diego González and Rubén Iranzo are included, along with reserve-team player Jaime Tobajas.
Real Zaragoza secured a third consecutive victory by narrowly beating Cartagena 1-0, matching the result from their previous game at Ibercaja Estadio against Antequera.
Real Zaragoza have reached the upper reaches of the standings. They were welcomed there after a 1-0 victory over Cartagena at Ibercaja Estadio, with the visitors playing virtually the entire second half with 10 men. A goal from Jardí earned the Aragonese side three more points, allowing them to pass their first objective of the season with flying colors: reaching the upper part of the table.
Real Zaragoza secured a third consecutive win by beating Cartagena 1-0, moving closer to the top of the table and their crucial promotion goal. However, coach Ibai Gómez is calling for calm: “Praise must not weaken us,” he said after the match.
New year, new life. After relegation and a start in Primera RFEF in which it has taken the last six points available, Ibai Gómez’s revamped and rehabilitated Real Zaragoza wants to leave behind the negativity, poor form and pessimism of recent years and build an exciting, vibrant project capable of returning the club to professional football. To achieve that, as the Basque coach has admitted on numerous occasions, it is essential to turn Ibercaja Stadium into a fortress that helps the Aragonese club move closer to its promotion goal.
Real Zaragoza face Cartagena this weekend aiming for their third consecutive win of the season. That would make it three victories in four games and send a strong message in the standings. However, after the 3-4 win over Juventud de Torremolinos, there are issues to address. “I’m working on them, but I’m not worried. There are so many positives…” he said.
