Juventud de Torremolinos, a team from the province of Málaga, will face Real Zaragoza in Primera RFEF. The club, founded in 1958, has already caused a stir in the Copa del Rey 2022/23 by eliminating SD Huesca.
Juventud de Torremolinos, a club with a mere 3,000 spectator capacity at its stadium, has become one of the most unique rivals for Real Zaragoza this season in Primera RFEF. The Málaga team, which plays in the third tier of Spanish football, has already shown that it is not just a mere guest: in the Copa del Rey 2022/23, it eliminated SD Huesca, then in the Second Division.
The Torremolinos team, founded in 1958 under the name Club Deportivo Torremolinos, has grown alongside the coastal town, which transformed from a fishing hamlet to a tourist destination with 70,000 inhabitants. Its current name, Juventud, comes from its origins as a youth team.
A meteoric rise to Primera RFEF
Juventud de Torremolinos has experienced rapid growth in recent years. In the 2021/22 season, it was promoted to Segunda RFEF, and the following year it made its debut in the Copa del Rey, where it knocked out Huesca before falling to Sevilla. Its good performance has earned it a place in Primera RFEF, where it will now face Real Zaragoza.
The club has strengthened its squad with experienced players, such as Dioni, who scored 11 goals last season to achieve promotion with Eldense. These signings demonstrate the ambition of a team that does not want to be just a mere supporting act.
Estadio El Pozuelo, a fortress of 3,000 souls
Real Zaragoza will visit Estadio Municipal El Pozuelo, a natural grass field with a capacity for 3,000 spectators. For the residents of Torremolinos, this match represents a historic event, as they have never before faced a club with the tradition of Zaragoza.
The match, which will take place on dates yet to be confirmed, will be a test for Juventud, which must prove whether its rise is the result of chance or a solid project. For Zaragoza, on the other hand, it is a must-win visit to gather points and not be surprised by a rival that has already issued a warning.
The match will also have an extra incentive for Málaga fans, who will be able to see a local team in action in a national category against a historic Spanish football club. The event promises strong emotions in a small stadium but with a great atmosphere.
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