Zaragoza vs Leganés: 3-0 win and key moments

Zaragoza faced Leganes with a clear aim to secure a win, and this time the effort paid off. Fran’s side looked markedly stronger than Leganés, who remain short on options to threaten the playoff places after this loss.

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Leganés showed early intent. In the first minute, Raba already troubled the Zaragoza faithful gathered at La Romareda. The home team tried to take control, with Bebé surging forward repeatedly. But the opener came from Giuliano Simeone, a young striker who charged through the Leganés defense and finished with a deft touch that found the corner of the goal, tilting the balance in favor of Zaragoza.

Leganés responded with grit, pressing high and creating moments of danger. In the 45th minute, Miramón’s clever run carved out a chance that Cristian Álvarez denied, leaving Zaragoza with a narrow lead at halftime and a lot of work still ahead.

The second half began with Zaragoza extending their advantage. Simeone, now brimming with confidence after his goal, troubled Madrid’s defense repeatedly. A cross from Simeone struck Sergio González’s hand, prompting a VAR review and a penalty decision. Vadín converted the rebound, making it 2-0 and easing the nerves of the home crowd. Five minutes later, Valentín Vada’s build-up play culminated in a goal from Puche, sealing a 3-0 lead for Zaragoza as the match entered its final stretch.

With the result secure, Leganés pushed to reduce the deficit, but Christian Álvarez remained solid in goal. The closing minutes were relatively routine, and a satisfied home supporter left La Romareda with the sense that the team had earned a deserved victory. Leganés found themselves in difficult, uncertain territory with little to play for in the league standings.

The recap of Zaragoza vs. Leganés 2022-2023: video, goals and statistics

La Romareda hosted a 3-0 Zaragoza win over Leganés. The clock showed 90 minutes, plus five added. Zaragoza controlled possession in the closing stages, while Leganés’ resistance faded as the game wore on.

At 87 minutes, Zaragoza tightened their grip, playing out the minutes with long spells of possession. By 80 minutes, Leganés had lowered their intensity, and all attention turned to the home side’s methodical approach. Around the 70th minute, a superb shot from Arnaiz forced Cristian to make a key save, signaling continued Zaragoza control.

Forty-nine minutes in, the scoreline read 2-0 after Vada converted from the spot following the earlier handball incident. Simeone had opened the scoring in the 35th minute, weaving through defenders before finishing with precision to give Zaragoza a lead that they would not relinquish.

Earlier, at 26 minutes, Rubén Pardo’s cross required Cristian Álvarez to punch clear as the home defense stayed alert. A yellow card for Vada in the 25th minute hinted at a tense first half, while in the 19th, Risk was forced to parry a shot from Bebé as Zaragoza pressed forward.

In the early phase, the match began with Leganés securing the first chances as Raba’s shot skimmed over. By the 8th minute, Bebé’s cross from the left was cleared off the line, and the game was poised for Zaragoza to seize control. The first-half lead came in the 35th minute as Simeone found space to finish decisively, with Zaragoza holding the advantage as the whistle blew for halftime.

As the teams emerged, the narrative remained favorable to Zaragoza, who looked composed and efficient in attack and disciplined at the back. The match concluded with Zaragoza celebrating a confident victory, while Leganés faced a challenging period with limited prospects in the league.

These are the eleven chosen by Leganés. Zaragoza fielded a lineup designed to capitalize on the opponent’s weaknesses, and the plan paid off as the match progressed.

These notes reflect the matchday events as seen at La Romareda and archived in post-match summaries.

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