UD Almería face a decisive night as they look to secure their place in the promotion play-off final and keep alive their dream of returning to the Spanish top flight.

The Rojiblancos take on CD Castellón in the second leg of their semi-final at the UD Almería Stadium after earning a valuable 1-1 draw away from home last Saturday. The tie remains finely balanced, although the result from the first leg gives UD Almería a slight advantage. A win or a draw will be enough for Rubi’s side to progress, while CD Castellón must claim victory to advance.

The challenge is clear and the stakes could hardly be higher. Speaking ahead of the match, the gaffer stressed the need for the right balance in his team's approach. 'We have to be ambitious, but at the same time cautious,' he said.

UD Almería will take to the pitch determined to win, although the game plan could evolve depending on how the contest develops. The support of the home crowd is expected to play a crucial role, something Rubi highlighted in the build-up to the encounter.

Despite the fixture falling on a working day, the Club is anticipating a strong response from supporters. To help create a special atmosphere, 18,000 red shirts bearing the slogan 'Almería, a por LaLiga' (Almería: All set for the top flight') have been placed on seats throughout the Stadium.

The Indálicos are already gathered at their team hotel, where they will have lunch and rest before making the journey to the UD Almería Stadium for this crucial showdown. Everything is ready for a memorable night under the lights.