Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF: Preview, Prediction, Lineups | Copa del Rey 2025/26

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Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — Match Preview

The Copa del Rey action heats up this Thursday as Real Zaragoza welcome fellow Segunda División side Burgos CF to the Ibercaja Stadium (La Romareda) for a tantalizing Second Round tie.

Real Zaragoza, led by Rubén Sellés, are experiencing a revival. After a rocky start to the season, they have found their rhythm, winning three of their last five matches, including a dramatic 3-2 victory over Leganés last weekend. The Maños will view the Copa as a chance to maintain this momentum and perhaps dream of a cup run that rekindles the club’s historic affair with this competition.

Burgos CF, managed by Luis Miguel Ramis, arrive in contrasting form. After a solid start, they have stumbled recently, suffering back-to-back defeats against Racing Santander and AD Ceuta. With their away form looking fragile and a poor recent record of scoring on the road, Ramis will need to galvanize his troops to avoid an early cup exit against a side they have traditionally dominated in recent years.

Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — Quick Match Info

Fixture: Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF
Competition: Copa del Rey (Second Round)
Venue: Ibercaja Stadium (La Romareda), Zaragoza (Capacity: 20,000 limited/renovation)
Date: Thursday, 04 December 2025
Kickoff Time: 20:00 CET / 19:00 GMT / 00:30 IST (Friday)
Referee: TBC
TV Channel (Spain): Movistar+
Live Stream: RFEF TV, Movistar+ App

Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — Match Context (2025/26 Season)

Real Zaragoza:

League Form: Resurgent. Winning 3 of their last 5 games has lifted the mood significantly. The 3-2 win vs Leganés showed their newfound attacking resilience under Sellés.
Copa Mentality: Historically a “Cup team,” Zaragoza fans always demand effort in this competition. Sellés is likely to rotate but keep a strong spine to ensure progression.
Current Challenge: Defensive stability. While they are scoring (5 goals in last 3 wins), they have also conceded in their last two victories.

Burgos CF:

League Form: Stuttering. Two straight losses without scoring a goal (0-1 vs Ceuta, 0-2 vs Racing) have raised alarm bells.
Recent H2H Dominance: Interestingly, Burgos has been a “bogey team” for Zaragoza, winning the last three H2H meetings. They will hope this psychological edge compensates for their current poor form.
Current Challenge: Finding the net. They have failed to score in their last two outings.

Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — What’s at Stake

For Real Zaragoza:

Momentum: A win would make it 4 victories in 6 games, confirming their turnaround is real.
Home Fortress: Re-establishing La Romareda as a tough place to go is a priority for Sellés.

For Burgos CF:

Reset Button: The Copa offers a break from league pressure. A win could restore confidence to a squad that looks short of ideas in the final third.

Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — Team Form

Real Zaragoza (Last 5 Matches):

W vs Leganés (3-2)
W vs Eibar (2-1)
W vs Huesca (1-0)
L vs Granada (1-3)
L vs Deportivo La Coruña (0-2)

Burgos CF (Last 5 Matches):

L vs AD Ceuta (0-1)
L vs Racing Santander (0-2)
W vs Mirandés (2-0)
D vs Castellón (0-0)
W vs Leganés (2-1)

Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — Team News

Real Zaragoza:

Injuries: Paulino de la Fuente remains out with a knee sprain (expected back mid-December). Marcos Cuenca is doubtful with physical discomfort.
Rotation: Sellés is likely to give minutes to goalkeeper Gaëtan Poussin in the cup. Expect Mario Soberón to lead the line if Bazdar is rested.
Key Man: Francho Serrano has been the engine in midfield and might feature to keep the rhythm.

Burgos CF:

Suspension/Absence: Mourad El Ghezouani is unavailable (suspended/red card).
Injuries: Javi Pérez is doubtful with a muscle injury. Kévin Appin likely to anchor the midfield.
Rotation: Ramis might shuffle his pack to find a scoring solution, potentially giving a start to Fer Niño or Lucas Ricoy upfront.

Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — Head to Head

16 Feb 2025: Zaragoza 0–1 Burgos CF (La Liga 2)
15 Sep 2024: Burgos CF 1–0 Zaragoza (La Liga 2)
05 May 2024: Zaragoza 1–3 Burgos CF (La Liga 2)
31 Oct 2023: Burgos CF 1–1 Zaragoza (La Liga 2)
26 Feb 2023: Zaragoza 0–0 Burgos CF (La Liga 2)
Analysis: Burgos has completely dominated this fixture recently, winning the last 3 encounters and keeping 3 clean sheets in the last 5.

Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — Predicted Lineups

Real Zaragoza (4-4-2):

Sellés opts for energy and width.

GK: Gaëtan Poussin
RB: Iván Calero
CB: Lluís López
CB: Bernardo Vital
LB: Dani Tasende
RM: Pau Sans
CM: Marc Aguado
CM: Francho Serrano (C)
LM: Adrian Liso
ST: Mario Soberón
ST: Alberto Marí

Burgos CF (4-2-3-1):

Ramis looks for defensive solidity first to stop the bleeding.

GK: Ander Cantero
RB: Anderson Arroyo
CB: Aitor Córdoba
CB: Lisandro López
LB: Florian Miguel
CDM: Miguel Atienza
CDM: Kévin Appin
RW: Álex Sancris
CAM: Curro Sánchez
LW: Dani Ojeda
ST: Fer Niño

Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — Impact Bench Options

Real Zaragoza:

Samed Bazdar: The striker has been in good form; if Zaragoza need a goal, he is the first option off the bench.
Keidi Bare: Adds grit and experience to close out a game.

Burgos CF:

Iñigo Córdoba: Can provide width and quality delivery if Burgos are chasing the game.
Edu Espiau: A physical target man to throw on for late set-pieces.

Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — Tactical Outlook

Real Zaragoza:

Playing Style: High Energy Press. Under Sellés, Zaragoza has become more aggressive. They will look to press Burgos high, force turnovers, and transition quickly through Liso and Sans.
Weakness: Defensive Focus. They have conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches. Concentration lapses at the back are their biggest enemy.

Burgos CF:

Playing Style: Counter-Attack & Set Pieces. Ramis will set up a compact block. They know Zaragoza struggle to break down deep defenses (see previous H2H). They will rely on Curro Sánchez to unlock the defense or score from a dead-ball situation.
Strength: Psychological Edge. Having beaten Zaragoza three times in a row, they won’t fear the atmosphere.

Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — Key Battles

Matchup	Battle Type	Edge
Mario Soberón vs. Aitor Córdoba	Movement vs. Positioning: Soberón is elusive. Córdoba is experienced. If Soberón finds space in the box, Zaragoza will score.	Zaragoza
Francho Serrano vs. Curro Sánchez	The Engine vs. The Magician: Francho must deny Curro time on the ball. If Curro dictates play, Burgos have a chance.	Tie
Dani Tasende vs. Álex Sancris	Flank War: Tasende loves to attack but leaves space. Sancris is quick and direct.	Burgos

Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — Prediction

Score Prediction: Real Zaragoza 2–1 Burgos CF (AET)

Betting Insights:

Outcome: Real Zaragoza to Qualify.
Total Goals: Over 2.5 Goals (Zaragoza’s recent games have been high-scoring).
Both Teams to Score: YES.

Analysis: While Burgos has the historical edge, current form favors Zaragoza heavily. Sellés has the team playing with belief, whereas Burgos looks disjointed upfront. It might be tight given the H2H history, but Zaragoza’s momentum at home should be enough to edge a close contest, possibly requiring extra time.

Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — Final Word

This is a battle between current form (Zaragoza) and historical dominance (Burgos). With the Ibercaja Stadium behind them and a newfound scoring touch, Real Zaragoza look poised to finally break their Burgos curse and advance to the next round of the Copa del Rey.

Real Zaragoza vs Burgos CF — FAQs

When is the Zaragoza vs Burgos match?

The match kicks off on Thursday, 04 December 2025, at 20:00 CET.

Who is the favorite?

Real Zaragoza are slight favorites due to their recent winning streak and home advantage.

Where can I watch the match?

In Spain, the match will be broadcast on Movistar+.

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