UD Logroñés 1:2 Real Zaragoza — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Real Zaragoza edged out UD Logroñés 2-1 in a Club Friendly, with Pau López’s commanding display between the sticks for the hosts proving the standout performance despite the defeat, a result that sets up Zaragoza’s next friendly against Villarreal B on 15 August. The visitors struck first in the 20th minute, but Latif Issman levelled for Logroñés on 32 minutes, only for Zaragoza to reclaim the lead decisively on 75 minutes.

The turning point came midway through the second half, when Real Zaragoza’s 75th-minute goal punctured Logroñés’ growing momentum after Issman had hauled his side level. Logroñés had pressed well after the interval, yet they could not convert their territorial advantage into a second equaliser, while Zaragoza’s clinical edge in front of goal proved the difference on the day.

On the numbers, UD Logroñés controlled the game with 55% possession and seven corners to Zaragoza’s three, yet they outplayed their visitors without reward, undone by efficiency rather than dominance. Pau López earned a 7.25 rating for his efforts, the highest of any player, though he could not keep out Zaragoza’s two strikes. No model assessment was available, and the result leaves Zaragoza heading into the Villarreal B friendly on 15 August with a winning habit.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of UD Logroñés vs Real Zaragoza?

UD Logroñés 1-2 Real Zaragoza (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Latif Issman (32') for UD Logroñés.