Real Zaragoza

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Real Zaragoza
Full nameReal Zaragoza, S.A.D.
Founded1932
GroundLa Romareda, Zaragoza
Aragón, Spain
Capacity34,596
ChairmanAgapito Iglesias
ManagerJavier Aguirre
LeagueLa Liga
2008/09Segunda División, 2nd
Official logo

Real Zaragoza is an Aragonese football Club. The club competes in La Liga (the Spanish Premier League).

History[change | change source]

It was established in 1932 when Zaragoza CD and Iberia FC join to create Real Zaragoza. Its home stadium is La Romareda in the city of Zaragoza.

Managers[change | change source]

Amongst its previous managers is Víctor Fernández.

Name[change | change source]

  • 1932-1941 Zaragoza F.C.
  • 1941-present Real Zaragoza

Awards[change | change source]

Real Zaragoza's honours includes 6 Spanish Championships "Copa del Rey" and five times runners-up, a Inter-City Fairs Cup and another runners-up, a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and a Spanish Premier League "La Liga" runners-up.

League position[change | change source]

Season League Position
2000/01 La Liga 17th
2001/02 La Liga 20th
2002/03 Segunda División 2nd
2003/04 La Liga 12th
2004/05 La Liga 12th
2005/06 La Liga 11th
2006/07 La Liga 6th
2007/08 La Liga 18th
2008/09 Segunda División 2nd

Former position[change | change source]


Players[change | change source]

Famous players like Juan Esnáider, Gabi Milito, Jorge Valdano, Ricardo Oliveria, Cafu or José Luis Chilavert have played for Real Zaragoza.