Real Zaragoza claimed only their second home win of the Primera Division season, beating Sevilla 2-1 thanks to two goals in 10 first-half minutes from Helder Postiga and Cristian Sapunaru. After a bright opening, it was an error by the visitors that cost them the opening goal as Franco Zuculini pounced on a loose pass by Gary Medel to free Postiga, and he showed great skill to skip past Alberto...Full Story »

Real Zaragoza survived a late scare to beat 10-man Granada 2-1 at Nuevos Los Carmenes. Helder Postiga headed the visitors in front from Victor Rodriguez's free-kick after just three minutes and the latter then added a second 25 minutes later with a simple finish from Abraham's cross. Granada seemed dead and buried when Iriney was shown a straight red card for bringing down Apono midway through...Full Story »

Real Zaragoza recorded their first win over Osasuna in five years with an entertaining 3-1 victory at La Romareda. Helder Postiga had given the hosts an early lead with a neat finish after four minutes, but Emiliano Armenteros brought Osasuna level with his first goal for the Navarrans 25 minutes later. The game swung back in Zaragoza's favour, though, moments before the break when Victor Rodr...Full Story »

Helder Postiga left it late to earn Real Zaragoza a first win of the Primera Division season, sinking 10-man Espanyol 2-1 at the El Prat. In a bad-tempered encounter which saw eight players booked, Alvaro Vazquez lit the touchpaper by firing the hosts ahead with a screamer just before half-time. Juan Albin received his marching orders for a second booking after the interval and Antonio Apono l...Full Story »

Real Zaragoza forward will miss Donetsk showdown against either France or Spain after being withdrawn in first-half against Czech Republic with suspected hamstring strain Portugal centre-forward Helder Postiga is set to miss the Euro 2012 semi-final clash with either Spain or France in Donetsk, after suffering a suspected hamstring strain in Thursday's 1-0 quarter-final win over Czech Republi...Full Story »

Real Zaragoza were denied three vital points in their bid to escape relegation from the Primera Division as Osasuna snatched a 1-1 draw amid late drama at La Romareda. Helder Postiga thought he had earned the home side, who sit bottom of the table, a vital win when he scored the opening goal with just four minutes to go. But Osasuna, who have European ambitions this season, earned a draw when ...Full Story »

Real Zaragoza striker Helder Postiga hopes his side's shock victory over high-flying Espanyol last time out can kick-start their fight to escape relegation. Zaragoza had gone 16 league and cup games without a win heading into Monday's trip to Espanyol but second-half goals from Paulo da Silva and Juan Carlos earned them a first victory since October 16. That win was not enough to lift Manolo J...Full Story »

Fourth-placed Levante's poor recent run continued as they were held to a dour goalless home draw by bottom club Real Zaragoza at the Ciutat de Valencia. In a match that saw precious little goalmouth action, Zaragoza striker Helder Postiga might have claimed only a third Primera Division win of the season for his side with a late opening, but he could not take advantage. At the other end deplet...Full Story »

Bundesliga top-flight side Werder Bremen said on Monday they have extended the contracts of coach Thomas Schaaf and sporting director Klaus Allofs through to 2014 and 2015 respectively. Bremen currently stand fifth in the table and the club are pleased with the job the pair are doing, chairman Willy Lemke said. "We are delighted to be able to continue with a duo who have shown their ability...Full Story »

Sevilla coach Marcelino Garcia Toral enjoyed a 1-0 win over his former club on Sunday night as Alvaro Negredo's first-half winner added to Real Zaragoza's woes. Negredo, a lively presence until injury forced him off, won and converted a 23rd-minute penalty which ultimately separated the sides. Zaragoza had just two shots on target and remain second from bottom of the Primera Division, while Se...Full Story »