UD Almería Under-19s 'A' were well aware of how tough the match was going to be after a packed schedule with cup and league action. They flew out to Las Palmas island to play the Spanish Cup quarter-final tie with some players not travelling because of the flu. The effort made by Alberto Lasarte's boys was enormous and as a result of that, the youth side head coach made several changes to the starting XI since many players had to stay in Almería. However, UD Almería Under-19s 'A' went all out for a win by engineering chances.

Despite the difficulties prior to the game, the Rojiblancos walked out onto the pitch with plenty of energy and forward drive and spurned a couple of chances. The Málagueños took the lead through Álex's goal in the 38th minute.

In the second half, Alberto Lasarte made some changes to the starting line-up, and several players entered the field to freshen things up and make it difficult for the hosts, who began to defend deeper. The teenage Indálicos tried until the full-time whistle, yet the Albicelestes managed to block all dangerous situations correctly and avoided conceding the equaliser.

After this narrow defeat, UD Almería U19's 'A' are no longer the table-toppers of Group IV. Runners up Real Betis U19 thrashed their opponents 6-0 to become the new leaders by goal difference, but the two Andalusian sides are still level on points.

Match information:

Malaga CF U19: Andres Cespedes; Samu (Ismael. 65'), Izan Merino, Iván, Alejandro (Omar. 79'); Fran, Manu (Rubén Sánchez. 65'), Héctor (Contreras. 57') Usama; Álex (Rafa. 79') and Inglés.

UD Almeria U19s 'A': Juanca; Iker, Edu, Varó, Leal; Álvaro (Joan. 61'), Peña (Roberto. 79'), Jorge (Marsu. 61'); Valen (Torres. 74'), Rachad and Juanjo (Fede Oliva. 61').

Goal: 1-0 Alex (38')

Referee: Jimenez Hidalgo. He booked host Izan Merino and guest Iker.

Observations: Matchday 23. Group IV of the Division de Honor Juvenil played at the Federacion Malagueña de Fútbol.