This is where Real Zaragoza must play their third match of the season. Matchday 3 of Primera RFEF has handed them a clash with Juventud de Torremolinos, who have still been unable to win this season. They drew 2-2 with Atlético de Madrid’s reserve side and lost 2-0 to Castilla.
Against Ibai Gómez’s side, they will be seeking their first win of the season. Real Zaragoza, meanwhile, need a victory to confirm that what happened against Antequera was not a last-minute blow, but rather the result of their good work. They must do so at the 3,000-capacity Estadio Municipal El Pozuelo. It has a natural grass pitch, as required by regulations, and measures 100x60 metres.
CÉSAR ARZO IN CHARGE
Juventud de Torremolinos are coached by former Real Zaragoza player César Arzo. He played for the Blanquillo side during their first season back in the Segunda División in this bleak period, which continues in the third tier. He arrived in the winter of 2014 and played practically the entire second half of the season, proving fundamental to their fight for survival.
Although that season was disastrous, Arzo did not leave a bad impression in the Aragonese capital. It should be remembered that Jesús García Pitarch was in charge of the club’s general management during the final year of the Agapito era. The club was in chaos, much like what was experienced last season, which ended with relegation to the third division.
After his spell in the Aragonese capital, César Arzo continued his career with clubs such as Beitar Jerusalem, AEK Athens and Nàstic de Tarragona. His coaching career began in Villarreal’s youth setup and, this season, he has taken charge of Real Zaragoza’s next opponents, Juventud de Torremolinos.
SECOND WIN
In this tricky away test, Real Zaragoza must seek their second win of the season. That could see them move into the upper part of the table, which is crucial to avoid facing matches with anxiety and other problems. Three vital points must come at a modest, small stadium.
