Pichu Atienza, former Real Zaragoza player: 'I enjoyed my career greatly'

Pichu Atienza, former Real Zaragoza player: 'I enjoyed my career greatly'

Pichu Atienza, former Real Zaragoza player, has spoken about his career and his experience with the club. 'My ceiling was Zaragoza', he says.

What remains of his career?

Pichu Atienza has hung up his boots at 36 and has started working as a second coach at Panionios Greek. 'I enjoyed my career greatly and was very comfortable in most places', he says.

Why was Zaragoza his ceiling?

Pichu Atienza has spoken about his experience at Zaragoza and has said that it was his ceiling. 'It was a historic entity, great, with a lot of fans behind, with a First Division structure although it was in Segunda', he says.

What's left for him to do?

Pichu Atienza has started working as a second coach at Panionios Greek and has said that he wants to learn and adapt to the new situation. 'I don't have it marked, I don't think about it that way', he says.

Current situation of Real Zaragoza

Real Zaragoza is currently in 22nd place in Segunda División, with 36 points, 8 wins, 12 draws and 22 losses in 42 games. Their last win was on May 31, 2026, when they beat Málaga 0-2. Their last result was a 2-0 loss to Málaga.

Conclusion

Pichu Atienza has spoken about his career and his experience at Zaragoza. 'I enjoyed my career greatly and was very comfortable in most places', he says. His legacy at the club will continue to be remembered by Zaragoza fans.