S.D. Huesca drew 0-0 with Atlético Madrileño in a tight game in which Raúl Jardiel’s side lacked the finishing touch. The Aragonese team showed a more competitive performance than in the previous round and had several chances to break the deadlock, but could not find the net.
The final test before the real action. This Sunday, Casademont Zaragoza will face UCAM Murcia at the Príncipe Felipe in their last preparation game before the ACB season begins, as part of the Ibercaja Ciudad de Zaragoza Trophy event. Gonzalo García de Vitoria’s team will have two clear objectives: continue preparing for the season and, above all, reconnect with the Marea Roja from the outset.
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.
Real Zaragoza academy product Hugo Pinilla has slipped into a very secondary role. After emerging last season and prompting some optimism around the player, he has fallen behind. However, his coach, Ibai Gómez, is “delighted” with him and says it “bothers” him that he has yet to play any minutes.
The claim that Real Zaragoza are the competition's biggest threat follows both the Aragonese club and every opponent they face in Primera RFEF. But it does not affect Cartagena manager Iñigo Vélez in the slightest, as he made clear at the press conference ahead of Sunday's clash at Ibercaja Estadio (8:30 p.m.).
Wanapix AD Sala 10 face their first away game of the season this Saturday against title contenders Jimbee Cartagena at 6:30 p.m. Jorge Palos' side will look to claim their first points of the campaign after losing their opener 3-5 to Servigroup Peñíscola at the Siglo XXI.
Toronto Tempo announced Friday that Ornella Bankolé has signed a regular contract for the remainder of the WNBA season. She had previously been on a development deal that limited her to 12 regular-season games. The move will not affect her return to Casademont Zaragoza once her commitments with the Canadian franchise are over.
Balonmano Contazara's first away game of the season will be against Barça Atlètic this Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. The Zaragoza side arrive after losing 26-31 to BM Guadalajara on the opening day.
The opening clash goes to the red-clad side. Casademont Zaragoza defeated Greek team Athinaikos 66-58 in a demanding test that gave Carlos Cantero’s team its first preseason win in Ejea de los Caballeros. The Aragonese club took control in the third quarter, breaking the game open with a 23-8 run, before holding off a late Athinaikos surge. The Greek side will test the team again this Sunday.
Zaragoza’s 11th Firefighters’ Race will be the largest in its history after all 5,500 available race bibs sold out. This year, the finish line will be at Macanaz Park, and the race will take place on September 20.
Under-21 coach David Gordo has announced the squad for the final international window of the 2027 European Championship qualifying campaign, with a familiar S.D. Huesca name among those called up. Javi Hernández, currently at Espanyol, is one of the 23 selected and has received his first call-up to Spain's youth teams.
Aragón has traditions that need no introduction, and guiñote is one of them. This Sunday, September 20, 544 players will gather at Zaragoza’s Auditorio to compete in the final of the Gran Premio de Guiñote Full Energía.
After an extensive preseason spent putting together a completely revamped roster, Casademont Zaragoza will play its final friendly this Sunday against UCAM Murcia at Príncipe Felipe (12:15 p.m.). The game will serve two purposes: continuing preparations for the start of the season and, above all, connecting from the outset with the Red Tide, as head coach Gonzalo García de Vitoria emphasized ahead of the game.
S.D. Huesca's first three Primera RFEF matches have brought more shadows than light, with the 0-3 loss to Villarreal B setting off alarm bells. Coach Raúl Jardiel admits the poor start and insists the team must show more "character and soul" against Atlético Madrileño this Saturday at 9 p.m.
First indications of what Real Zaragoza coach Ibai Gómez is preparing for the match against Cartagena. A formation change is expected, possibly to a 4-3-3, as he has suggested. In the starting XI, “Jardí and ten more” are set to play. It has not yet been decided whether any player will be rested this Sunday at Ibercaja Estadio.
The RFEF has announced the schedule for Matchday 8 of Primera Federación, taking place from October 16 to 18. Real Zaragoza will face promotion hopefuls Real Murcia on October 18.
Real Zaragoza head into the fourth matchday of Primera RFEF aiming for a third consecutive win after beating Antequera (1-0) and Juventud de Torremolinos (3-4). This time, Cartagena will be the visitors at Ibercaja Estadio, making another victory crucial in the race for a promotion playoff spot, with nine of a possible 12 points secured.
Casademont Zaragoza face a new preseason test this Friday when Greek side Athinaikos visit Spain. The two teams, who will meet again in the EuroLeague, will face off at 8:30 p.m. in Ejea de los Caballeros. Carlos Cantero's team, which will play the Greek side again next Sunday at the Príncipe Felipe, go into the game with positive news in the form of returning players: Mariona Ortiz and Helena Oma will be available to the Madrid-born coach again, while Veronika Vorackova, who arrived in the Aragonese capital last week, could also make her debut alongside her teammates.
Dani Gómez, Real Zaragoza's top scorer last season, has found a new club after leaving following the team's relegation to Primera RFEF. The forward has been announced by Japan's FC Tokyo, where he will wear the No. 99 shirt. The Japanese side is one of the J.League title contenders and sits fifth after seven matches, three points off the lead.
Casademont Zaragoza will return to an ACB season featuring major changes, including new FIBA rules alongside Gonzalo García de Vitoria's revamped roster.