El Yamiq did it all! Real Zaragoza recorded their third consecutive home draw, this time against Eibar (1-1), and continues to be winless at home for over two months, sinking further in the La Liga 2 standings. The protagonist of the match was 33-year-old Moroccan international defender El Yamiq, who scored a goal, conceded an own goal, and was sent off during stoppage time. El Yamiq, who played 32 minutes in the CAN 2025 final against Senegal, was the big winter signing for the hosts, arriving from Al Najma, managed by Mário Silva, in Saudi Arabia. However, his debut did not go well, as he had previously represented the club in the 2019/20 season, but only on 14 occasions. The opening goal came in the 26th minute from a corner kick. Rober executed the set piece perfectly, and El Yamiq, dominant in the air, jumped higher than Arbilla and powerfully headed the ball into the back of the net, opening the scoring. In the second half, luck changed for the home team. Cumic went off injured after a clash with Adu Ares, and shortly after, Cuenca, assisted by the newly introduced Sebas Moyano, hit the post, wasting the opportunity to seal the match. The punishment came shortly after when El Yamiq, in an unfortunate attempt to clear the ball, put it into his own net, restoring parity. Until the end, Zaragoza still sought the victory, notably through another dangerous header from El Yamiq and a shot from Soberón, but the score remained unchanged. El Yamiq's night would end in the worst way, with a red card in stoppage time after a disagreement with Garrido, sealing a draw that felt like a defeat for a team that continues to plummet. He will therefore miss at least the next match.
El Yamiq Real Zaragoza remains central to this story.
El Yamiq Real Zaragoza remains central to this story.
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