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4-2: UD Almería's 'gunpowder' fuels victory

Rubi’s men fire on all cylinders, overcoming guests Real Zaragoza in a thrilling encounter. Goals courtesy from Chirino, Embarba, Arnau and Lopy sealed all 3 points

Another brilliant performance from UD Almería, who continue to climb the standings and edge closer to a promotion play-off spot. Goals from Chirino, Embarba, Arnau and Lopy sealed a dominant 4-2 victory over Real Zaragoza, leaving the stadium buzzing long after the final whistle.

The electric match, which had all the drama and intensity of a true football battle, was a 'smell of gunpowder' affair from the get go. With 14 shots on target, not including Embarba’s thundering shot off the crossbar, UD Almería showcased their firepower. Three of the six goals came in added time, highlighting the game's frantic pace. Real Zaragoza, despite their efforts, could not contain the relentless attacking force of Rubi’s team.

UD Almería’s tactical flexibility stood out once again. They demonstrated their ability to control different phases of the match, whether in the composed first half, the explosive second-half start, or the final chaotic minutes. With this win, the Rojiblancos sent a clear message to the rest of the league: they’re ready for the challenge ahead.

UD Almería’s high press and quick transitions kept Real Zaragoza under pressure from the off. Despite dominating possession and creating several opportunities, including near misses from Baptistão and Arribas, the hosts couldn’t break the deadlock in the first 45 minutes. Real Zaragoza only threatened once, with a fierce long-range shot from Sebas Moyano that went wide.

Just after the interval, Daijiro Chirino’s powerful solo effort put UD Almería ahead, followed by an emphatic strike from Embarba. With the scoreline at 2-0, Rubi made his changes to freshen things up, with Centelles replacing Álex Muñoz and Chirino being substituted for tactical reasons. But the Maños fought back, with Kodro pulling one back after a loose ball in the box, setting up a tense finish.

In the dying embers, UD Almería came close to sealing the win several times. Embarba’s shot hit the post in the 86th minute, and Baba’s adventurous ball through to Arnau could have extended the lead, but for a misfortune at the post. But with the game hanging in the balance, Arribas played a decisive role, assisting Arnau Puigmal for a well-timed 3-1 goal.

However, Real Zaragoza were not finished. Soberón's header made it 3-2 and the tension reached a fever pitch. Yet, Lopy sealed the deal with a brilliant solo run in the 90th minute, elegantly weaving through defenders before finding the back of the net. It was a fitting conclusion to a thrilling, goal-laden match.

Once inicial del Almería
Los rojiblancos mandaron de inicio
El primer tiempo acabó sin goles, pero las ocasiones del Almería fueron numerosas
Leo Baptistao, incansable como siempre
Chirino marcó un golazo para inaugurar el marcador
Embarba está pletórico y marcó el 2-0
Arnau celebra su gol, el tercero del Almería
Lopy se abraza con Rubi tras hacer el cuarto tanto de la noche
Match summary
UD Almería
UD Almería
LALIGA HYPERMOTION · M9
4
-
2
UD Almería Stadium
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Line-ups
Andrés Fernández photo
01Andrés Fernández
Esteban Andrada photo
01Esteban Andrada
Daijiro Chirino photo
22Daijiro Chirino69
Francho Serrano photo
14Francho Serrano
Álex Muñoz photo
03Álex Muñoz45
Dani Tasende photo
03Dani Tasende69
Guilherme Borges Guedes photo
08Guilherme Borges Guedes63
Keidi Bare photo
06Keidi Bare
Nélson Macedo Monte photo
04Nélson Macedo Monte
Pablo Insua photo
04Pablo Insua
Federico Bonini photo
18Federico Bonini
Alberto Rodríguez Baró photo
05Alberto Rodríguez Baró
Adri Embarba photo
23Adri Embarba
Toni Moya photo
08Toni Moya61
Iddrisu Baba photo
14Iddrisu Baba
José Raúl Gutiérrez Parejo photo
10José Raúl Gutiérrez Parejo
Leonardo Micali Carrilho Baptistão photo
12Leonardo Micali Carrilho Baptistão63
Dani Gómez photo
09Dani Gómez45
Sergio Arribas photo
11Sergio Arribas
Marcos Cuenca photo
23Marcos Cuenca61
Nico Melamed photo
10Nico Melamed73
Francisco Sebastián Moyano Jiménez photo
17Francisco Sebastián Moyano Jiménez77
Substitutes
Joan Francesc Ferrer Sicilia photo
Joan Francesc Ferrer Sicilia
Gabi
Arnau Puigmal photo
02Arnau Puigmal73
Juan Sebastián photo
02Juan Sebastián
Thalys Henrique Gomes de Araújo photo
09Thalys Henrique Gomes de Araújo63
Mario Soberón photo
07Mario Soberón61
Fernando Martínez photo
13Fernando Martínez
Sinan Bakis photo
12Sinan Bakis
15Aridane
Adrián Rodríguez photo
13Adrián Rodríguez
Marcos Luna photo
16Marcos Luna69
Aleksandar Radovanovic photo
16Aleksandar Radovanovic
Dion Lopy photo
17Dion Lopy63
Kenan Kodro photo
19Kenan Kodro45
Álex Centelles photo
20Álex Centelles45
Martín Aguirregabiria photo
20Martín Aguirregabiria
Juan Brandáriz Movilla photo
21Juan Brandáriz Movilla
Valery Fernández photo
21Valery Fernández69
22Sebastián Kósa
29Aarón Cordero61
Hugo Pinilla photo
31Hugo Pinilla77
Yussif Saidu photo
33Yussif Saidu
Goals
Daijiro Chirino
48
(1 - 0)
Adri Embarba
50
(2 - 0)
(2 - 1)
Kenan Kodro
77
Arnau Puigmal
89
(3 - 1)
(3 - 2)
Mario Soberón
91
Dion Lopy
92
(4 - 2)
Match officials
Luis Bestard Servera
Referee
Victor Jiménez Yustos
Additional assistant referee#1
Vicente Javier Almarche González
Additional assistant referee#2
Jorge Tarraga Lajara
Fourth official
Valentín Pizarro Gómez
Video Assistant Referee
Jon Ander González Esteban
Assistant VAR Official