Real Zaragoza beat Bilbao Athletic 3-1 on 30 August in Tarragona, with goals from Pau Sans, Korkut, Joaquín Delgado and Hansson. The match, part of the Primera RFEF preseason, highlighted Zaragoza's dominance in the second half.

Goals and key moments

The first goal came at the 69th minute when Pau Sans, in his third goal of the preseason, gave Zaragoza the lead. Six minutes later, Korkut equalised for Bilbao Athletic, capitalising on a defensive error. The second half was decisive: at the 81st minute, Joaquín Delgado scored the 2-1 after a play involving Pereira and a long-range strike from Vadillo. In the same minute, Hansson sealed the victory with the 3-1, striking a perfect and accurate shot that goalkeeper Santos could not stop.

Substitutions and tactics

Zaragoza started with a defensive 4-4-2, with Ademo and Pau Sans up front. The team played a predictable and slow tempo, allowing Bilbao Athletic to control the ball and create chances. In the second half, Zaragoza introduced Vadillo and Joaquín Delgado, changing the offensive dynamic. Delgado’s experience and speed enabled the team to increase pressure and exploit the spaces created by the full-backs.

Bilbao Athletic made several changes: Peciña, Olabarrieta, Selton, Korku, Lete and Unax came on after the break, trying to regain rhythm. However, the lack of continuity and defensive mistakes by the red-white team proved decisive.

Technical sheet and data

Real Zaragoza: Westerveld; Gabilondo, Tachi (Saidu, m.84), Diego González (Barrachina, m.26), Escudero (Pereira, m.70); Lucas Terrer, Ander Herrera (Rubén Díez, m.70); Jaume Jardí (Vadillo , m.46), Marcos Cuenca (Hansson, m.84); Ademo (Joaquín Delgado, m.46) and Pau Sans (Tobajas, m.70).

Bilbao Athletic: Santos; Zarandona, Izagirre, León, Ilyas (Barandalla, m.39); Sola, Adrián Pérez; Oyono, Huestamendia; Beñat García, Vizcay. In the second half they played Peciña, Olabarrieta, Selton, Korku, Lete and Unax.

Goals: 1-0, m.69: Pau Sans. 1-1, m.76: Korkut. 2-1, m.81: Joaquín Delgado. 3-1, m.81: Hansson.

Referee: Alfredo Ramo (C. Aragonés).

Incidents: 4,765 spectators. A minute of silence was held in honour of former Zaragoza player Duca.