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Real Zaragoza beat Europa 1-0 to return to the league's top spot
Real Zaragoza beat Europa 1-0 in Barcelona on October 23.
The only goal came from a corner, when the ball rebounded off Europa defender Álex Cano and went into the net.
The win returned Zaragoza to sole first place and ended a run of two consecutive draws.
Europa, coached by Luis Blanco, remains in the relegation zone.
Zaragoza coach Ibai Gómez said his team had to adapt to a difficult game and praised its maturity.
The match was not an easy one for the leaders, who took control after the break but needed the deflection to score.
Zaragoza now holds the league lead, while Europa remains in danger of relegation.
Real Zaragoza beat Europa 1-0 to return to the league’s solitary top spot.
The winning goal came when the ball rebounded off Europa’s Álex Cano and went into his own net.
The match was played at Can Dragó, where Zaragoza secured a difficult victory in a low-key game.
The result ended Zaragoza’s run of two consecutive draws, while Europa remained in the relegation zone.
Coach Ibai Gómez said his team had adapted to a difficult setting and praised its maturity.
- Who
- Real Zaragoza beat Europa.
- What
- Zaragoza won 1-0 with an own goal by Álex Cano.
- When
- 23 October 2026.
- Where
- Can Dragó, Barcelona.
- Why
- The match decided the points; the sources do not state a broader reason.
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Ibai Gómez said Zaragoza knew it was the favourite.
Europa had the better chances, while Zaragoza came close only just before the break.
Zaragoza took control and Álex Cano’s own goal gave it the lead.
Europa pressed, but Zaragoza held on to win 1-0.
- Score
- Europa 0-1 Real Zaragoza
- Winning goal
- Álex Cano own goal
- Venue
- Can Dragó
- Zaragoza coach
- Ibai Gómez
- League position
- Zaragoza returned to the solitary top spot
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What people are saying
Le doy mucho valor. Ha costado, pero el equipo se adapta a contexto que no nos favorece.
Lo hemos sabido madurar, hemos tenido el dominio del partido en campo estrecho, ellos en bloque bajo.