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Spain Suffer a Harsh Reality Check Against Mali

Spain Suffer a Harsh Reality Check Against Mali

This is a World Cup, and Spain has experienced both sides of the coin right from the start, suffering a harsh reality check against Mali in the second round of games (82-73). The 18% three-point shooting, with 4 of 22 attempts converted, proved too heavy a burden for Miguel Méndez's team, while 53% shooting from the free-throw line represented too many offensive concessions that the African side exploited to pull off the upset and claim victory.

Casademont Zaragoza stay on track with hard-fought win over La Laguna Tenerife

Casademont Zaragoza stay on track with hard-fought win over La Laguna Tenerife

Costly and hard-fought, Casademont Zaragoza secured an 86-84 win over La Laguna Tenerife in the final minute of their second preseason friendly. The Reds showed greater defensive intensity than against Ilerna Lleida, although they were not as effective offensively as they had been against the Lleida side.

A Barely Passing Grade

A Barely Passing Grade

Saved in the 90th minute. A bare passing grade, as if Antequera, beaten 1-0 at the death, were a lenient teacher and Real Zaragoza the student who struggles. They had to win and they did; they had to pass and they passed. It came on their debut at Ibercaja Estadio and after a very painful defeat. Espiau scored the goal that does not set the course, but does provide the essential: three points.

Casademont Zaragoza-La Laguna Tenerife: The Prelude to a New Beginning

Casademont Zaragoza-La Laguna Tenerife: The Prelude to a New Beginning

Casademont Zaragoza's preseason has entered its third week, and Gonzalo García de Vitoria's players must show in these friendlies that the team's ideas are taking shape. Their second test comes this Saturday against La Laguna Tenerife in Utebo at 6:30 p.m., serving as a prelude to their ACB opener against the islanders on September 27.

Real Zaragoza Set for Changes Against Antequera—and a New Signing to Start

Real Zaragoza Set for Changes Against Antequera—and a New Signing to Start

Real Zaragoza will not look the same this weekend as it did last weekend, when it lost 2-0 to Nàstic de Tarragona. Changes are coming—not many, but some. Coach Ibai Gómez has confirmed that one of the three latest signings—Iranzo, Ureña or Sangalli—will start on Saturday against Antequera.

Ibai Gómez: "We Have the Best Squad, Without a Doubt"

Ibai Gómez: "We Have the Best Squad, Without a Doubt"

Real Zaragoza coach Ibai Gómez is thrilled with his players. “We have the best squad, without a doubt,” he said after the transfer window closed. With it, the team should achieve promotion to the Segunda División by the quickest route.

Mariona Ortiz's Spain overwhelms Leo Fiebich's Germany 83-53

Mariona Ortiz's Spain overwhelms Leo Fiebich's Germany 83-53

Spain made a spectacular return to the World Cup after eight years with a resounding 83-53 win over hosts Germany. Miguel Méndez's team excelled from three-point range, making 14 of 28 attempts, and dismantled Germany in Berlin, showing they can challenge anyone as they dream of winning gold.

How Antequera view Real Zaragoza: "The pressure is on them; they're obliged to win every game"

How Antequera view Real Zaragoza: "The pressure is on them; they're obliged to win every game"

Real Zaragoza are the team to beat in the third tier. They already were in Segunda, despite finishing bottom in last season's dismal campaign, and that status has now grown even stronger. Their next opponent, Antequera, sees it the same way, as coach Abraham Paz has said publicly. "The pressure is on them; they're obliged to win every game," he said.

Matchday 5, Real Zaragoza's first non-weekend fixture

Matchday 5, Real Zaragoza's first non-weekend fixture

Real Zaragoza will play their first non-weekend fixture this September. It will be matchday 5, at Can Misses against Ibiza, on Friday the 25th at 9:15 p.m. So far, all of the Aragonese team's matches this season have been scheduled for Saturday or Sunday.

The scorer in Real Zaragoza’s last win is... Marco Sangalli!

The scorer in Real Zaragoza’s last win is... Marco Sangalli!

Real Zaragoza’s numbers at Ibercaja Estadio are dismal. The team has managed just two home wins in 2026, the last a 2-0 victory over Real Racing featuring a surprising detail: Marco Sangalli scored the decisive goal for the hosts—an own goal.