In a crucial Tercera División RFEF - Group 17 clash on November 2, 2025, Calamocha emerged victorious over Zuera with a commanding score of 2-0. The match took place at an undisclosed location, but the implications for both teams were crystal clear-especially for Zuera, who now finds itself deep in relegation trouble.
Entering the match, Zuera had secured only two points from their previous eight games, leaving them languishing at the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, Calamocha, perched comfortably in fourth place with 16 points and aspirations for promotion, aimed to solidify their position among the league's top contenders. Given these stark contrasts in form and ambition, many anticipated a challenging day ahead for Zuera.
As predicted in my pre-match preview-albeit with perhaps too much misplaced optimism regarding Zuera-the home side struggled against a confident Calamocha team eager to bounce back from a recent defeat. Armed with a record that included five wins in their last eight matches prior to this encounter, Calamocha entered looking like the more organized squad.
The opening exchanges set the tone. Calamocha quickly displayed their intent by dominating possession and applying pressure on Zuera's defense. Their first goal came after just 20 minutes when forward Adrián García slipped through and found the net. With this early lead, Calamocha gained an upper hand that they maintained throughout much of the match.
Despite being down early, Zuera did not fold completely; however, their efforts were hampered by an inability to convert chances into goals-a recurring theme of their season so far. A notable chance came late in the first half when midfielder Juan Pablo García, one of Zuera's bright spots amid ashes of disappointment, made a promising run but failed to connect effectively with his teammates. This miss epitomized Zuera's struggles-their offense remained stagnant and devoid of creativity.
Halfway through the second period, Calamocha sealed their victory with another goal. A well-executed counterattack culminated in striker Álvaro Velasco doubling their lead in the 68th minute. The ball nestled comfortably in Zuera's net after a deft pass split open the defense that had struggled all afternoon to contain their adversary's quick transitions.
As time pressed on, frustration began mounting on the faces of Zuera's players and supporters alike-this was another missed opportunity to grab precious points needed for survival. Ultimately failing to register even a single goal for yet another week further emphasizes their current plight: eight games without victory and an alarming offensive drought stretching back weeks.
Looking ahead, this result leaves tremendous implications for both clubs moving forward. For Zuera, they will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to face Cariñena next week; anything less than a win may further entrench them into relegation territory as they sit perilously close at just two points from safety.
On the other hand, Calamocha will be buoyed by this performance as they turn their sights toward UD Casetas next Saturday-a match that could see them fortifying their push towards promotion if they can maintain momentum from today's convincing win.
It seems I miscalculated Zuera's potential resurgence heading into this match-they fell short yet again while Calamocha displayed resilience befitting a team eyeing higher stakes this season. In football as life often reminds us: expectation can be a fickle companion; sometimes it rewards us unexpectedly while at other moments it leaves us longing for redemption we hope will come too late.