C.D. Teruel's start to the season has been disastrous in terms of results, with just one point from a possible 12 after one draw and three defeats. Those figures have left the team bottom of Group 2 and a clear relegation candidate, although its main problem is in attack, with the sterile side unable to score a single goal so far this season.
Marco Spissu's improbable three-pointer in Lugo still lingers in the memory of Casademont Zaragoza, who want that agonizing escape from relegation to be the last reminder of a season that left too many lessons. With that mindset, the Aragonese side face the return of the ACB this Sunday with an almost entirely revamped roster and, above all, encouraging preseason signs that have restored excitement around a team coached by Gonzalo García de Vitoria. Now, they must confirm those impressions when the real test begins.
Aragonese player Carlos Muñoz made history with Spain's wheelchair handball team after being crowned world champion this Sunday by beating Japan 2-1 in the final of the tournament held in Granollers.
After Nadia Fingall’s WNBA stint ended when she was waived by the Valkyries, only one Casademont Zaragoza player remains unavailable: Ornella Bankolé. Astou Ndour, meanwhile, will not join until January. The French player is still competing in the WNBA with Toronto Tempo, whose regular season ends on September 25.
Just in time for the start of the competition. This past Sunday, the Golden State Valkyries waived Nadia Fingall, who will return to the Aragonese capital this week to join Casademont Zaragoza and be available for the Super Cup. The news is positive for Carlos Cantero's team, which will have a key piece of its frontcourt from the start. Fingall has been replaced in San Francisco by another former player from the club: Aminata Gueye.
Super Cup champions. Two former Casademont Zaragoza players have begun the season by lifting a title with their new teams. Santi Yusta, who ended a five-season spell in the Aragonese capital this summer, has won Russia's VTB United League SuperCup with Anadolu Efes, while Emir Sulejmanovic, who left the red-and-black side in 2025, celebrated the Supercopa Endesa with Joventut. Two different paths after their time in Zaragoza have started with a trophy under their arms.
Wanapix AD Sala 10 have yet to find their rhythm on their return to the top flight and could do little to challenge for victory against Jimbee Cartagena, losing 3-0. The Murcia side took a two-goal lead in less than six minutes, and although Jorge Palos' team tried to fight back, they could not avoid an away defeat. The loss leaves the Aragonese side bottom of the table with 0 points after two rounds.
Balonmano Contazara have made a poor start to the season and suffered their second consecutive defeat after losing 38-31 away to Barça Atlètic. The result leaves the Aragonese side second from bottom, in the relegation places.
Casademont Zaragoza produced one of its best preseason performances in its reunion with the Red Tide. Gonzalo García de Vitoria's team beat UCAM Murcia convincingly at the Príncipe Felipe (87-74), presenting a team that has taken a step forward in confidence, intensity and play just days before the ACB returns.
MotorLand Aragón brought an action-packed weekend to a close on Sunday with the final round of the Spanish Motocross Championship. The Bajo Aragón circuit once again attracted numerous fans, who enjoyed the grass viewing area and a paddock filled with team tents.
Just 48 hours after their first meeting, Casademont Zaragoza and Athinaikos will face each other again. Carlos Cantero’s team will take on the Greek side this Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at the Príncipe Felipe in the second showdown between the teams, a game that will also serve as Casademont Zaragoza’s presentation to the Red Tide at the 5th Ibercaja Ciudad de Zaragoza Trophy. It will be the first chance for Zaragoza fans to see the red-and-black team at home as they continue their preparations in a preseason during which they have played two friendlies so far.
No goals, no points. C.D. Teruel fell 2-0 away to Rayo Majadahonda, suffering a third straight defeat and going four Primera RFEF matches without scoring. After failing to convert their chances in the first half, the dominant hosts took advantage of two set pieces after the break, with Manín and Cambra finding the net.
MotorLand Aragón hosted an intense day of motocross on Saturday, featuring practice sessions and the first races in the Elite categories of the Spanish Championship. The Bajo Aragón circuit welcomed teams and riders from across the country, with a packed paddock and a great atmosphere among fans.
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.
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.
