Historic Clash: Racing Faces Real Zaragoza at Ibercaja Stadium

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 29, 2026 2:04 PM ET

Historic Clash: Racing Faces Real Zaragoza at Ibercaja Stadium

Matchday 32 of LaLiga Hypermotion sends Racing to Zaragoza on Sunday 29 at 18:30. The game will be played at the Ibercaja Stadium, where Racing will make its first competitive visit.

Context and stakes

This is a historic clash for both clubs. Racing tops the second tier, while Zaragoza fights to leave the relegation zone.

José Alberto leads the visitors. David Navarro is in charge of the hosts.

Venue and crowd rules

Real Zaragoza announced at the start of the 2025/26 season that the stadium has provisional limited capacity. Visiting supporters will not receive tickets for this fixture.

Racing status and form

Racing sit first in the division. They are the second-best away side with 27 of 45 possible away points.

Goals and assists have come largely from Andrés Martín, Villalibre and Vicente. The trio remain central to Racing’s attacking threat.

Team news and absences

International call-ups: Puerta, Guliashvili, Eriksson, Canales and Salinas.
Injuries: Mantilla, Pablo Ramón, Arana and Manex Lozano.
Racing travels with nine players unavailable for selection.

Recent meetings and momentum

The first-leg match, held a little over two months ago, ended 3-2 in Zaragoza’s favour. Kenan Kodro scored all three goals for the hosts.

Last season, Racing beat Zaragoza at both El Sardinero and La Romareda. Current form has Zaragoza finding better results this March.

Zaragoza’s recent run and key figures

Zaragoza recorded wins over Cádiz and Almería earlier this month. They lost last weekend at Riazor.

David Navarro arrived as the club’s fourth coach of the campaign on the 3rd. He is credited with improving the team’s dynamic.

Attacking threats

Kenan Kodro — seven goals this season.
Dani Gómez — six goals this season.
Familiar faces for Racing fans: Soberón, Paulino (injured) and Rober González (winter signing).

Managerial milestone

José Alberto will coach his 149th official match for Racing. He matched Nando Yosu last weekend and now ranks third in club history.

Only Manuel Fernández Mora and José María Maguregui have more official matches at the helm.

Filmogaz.com will follow the encounter closely. Expect a competitive game with high stakes for both sides. The Ibercaja Stadium will host a tight, strategic contest.