Match report

Albacete Defeats Zaragoza 2-0 in Segunda División Clash

Albacete
Albacete
2–0
FT
Zaragoza
Zaragoza
Jan 31, 2026

Albacete delivered a convincing display to secure a 2-0 victory against Zaragoza in the Segunda División. Early goals from Agus Medina and Jefté Betancor set the tone, as Albacete's defense stifled any comeback attempt by their opponents.

Key Facts

  • • Albacete: 2 Goals (Agus Medina 5', Jefté Betancor 56')
  • • Zaragoza: No goals scored
  • • 3 yellow cards for Zaragoza players (P. Akouokou, M. Aguirregabiria, K. Bare)
  • • Albacete made key substitutions at the end to maintain control

Lineups

Albacete

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Marino (G)
  • 24 J. Vallejo (D)
  • 18 J. Villar (D)
  • 21 C. Neva (D)
  • 15 F. Gamez (M)
  • 6 A. Pacheco (M)
  • 17 A. Melendez (M)
  • 3 Jogo (M)
  • 4 Agus Medina (F)
  • 11 V. Valverde (F)
  • 10 J. Betancor (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 D. Bernabeu
  • 7 A. Puertas
  • 8 R. Rodriguez
  • 26 Capi
  • 2 Lorenzo
  • 13 R. Lizoain
  • 5 J. Moreno
  • 16 J. Lazo
  • 20 S. Obeng

Zaragoza

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Andrada (G)
  • 20 M. Aguirregabiria (D)
  • 4 P. Insua (D)
  • 5 Tachi (D)
  • 2 J. Sebastian (D)
  • 24 P. Akouokou (M)
  • 14 Francho (M)
  • 11 R. Gonzalez (M)
  • 10 R. Guti (M)
  • 17 F. Moyano (M)
  • 19 K. Kodro (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Y. Saidu
  • 13 A. Rodriguez
  • 34 L. Terrer
  • 8 T. Moya
  • 31 H. Pinilla
  • 12 S. Bakis
  • 6 K. Bare
  • 22 W. Agada
  • 21 Valery
  • 9 D. Gomez
  • 36 A. Gomes
  • 32 H. Barrachina

Timeline

  1. Albacete
    5' Albacete Goal · Normal Goal
    Agus Medina · Assist: F. Gamez
  2. Zaragoza
    30' Zaragoza Card · Yellow Card
    P. Akouokou

    Foul

  3. Zaragoza
    34' Zaragoza Card · Yellow Card
    M. Aguirregabiria

    Foul

  4. Zaragoza
    52' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Insua · On: Yussif Saidu
  5. Zaragoza
    52' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Kodro · On: Sinan Bakış
  6. Zaragoza
    52' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Akouokou · On: K. Bare
  7. Albacete
    56' Albacete Goal · Normal Goal
    Jefté Betancor · Assist: V. Valverde
  8. Zaragoza
    63' Zaragoza Card · Yellow Card
    K. Bare

    Argument

  9. Zaragoza
    64' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Aguirregabiria · On: H. Barrachina
  10. Albacete
    70' Albacete subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Carlos Neva · On: J. Moreno
  11. Albacete
    70' Albacete subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Valverde · On: J. Lazo
  12. Albacete
    70' Albacete subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jefté Betancor · On: S. Obeng
  13. Albacete
    75' Albacete subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Agus Medina · On: A. Puertas
  14. Zaragoza
    78' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Guti · On: L. Terrer
  15. Albacete
    85' Albacete Card · Yellow Card
    A. Pacheco

    Foul

  16. Albacete
    85' Albacete subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Melendez · On: Capi

Match Stats

Stat Albacete Zaragoza
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 77% 86%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 8
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 321 571
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 1
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 247 489
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Agus Medina's early goal in the 5th minute gave Albacete a quick lead and boosted their confidence, setting the pace for a dominant first half.
  • ▸ Jefté Betancor's second goal at the 56-minute mark further demoralized Zaragoza, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback.