Zaragoza saw off Athletic Bilbao 3-1 in a club friendly on 21 August 2026. The match ended 3-1 in favour of the hosts. It was a straightforward result on the day.
There are no goal scorers or minutes recorded for this fixture. The match ran its course without the detailed breakdown you would expect from a league game. By then, both sides were simply using the encounter to assess options.
Zaragoza's recent form looks solid. They won four of their last five matches, including a 2-0 victory over Villarreal II on 15 August. Athletic, meanwhile, have struggled of late. They lost their first two friendlies against Atalanta and Marseille before finding their rhythm against Burgos and Racing Santander.
The result puts Zaragoza in a better position heading into the season. Three wins from their last five friendlies suggests the team is clicking. Athletic have not won since their 3-0 victory over Burgos on 1 August. They cannot afford another slip.
What this means in practical terms is that Zaragoza arrived with momentum and Athletic did not. The 3-1 scoreline reflects that difference. It is a result the hosts can build on.