UD Almería maintain automatic promotion spot after SD Éibar win
The Rojiblancos hold second place, eyeing a testing trip against in-form AD Ceuta FC in Northern Africa
UD Almería are firmly entrenched in an automatic promotion spot after securing a crucial 3-1 win over SD Éibar on Saturday. Though they had to wait for the results of other Matchday 12 futures to finalise their position, the Rojiblancos can now bask in the certainty of being second in the standings, just 3 points behind league pacesetters Racing Santander.
With the competition fierce at the top, UD Almería's recent form has been nothing short of impressive. Head coach Rubi’s predictions seem to be coming to fruition as his side continues to cement their place among the league’s best.
UD Almería’s unbeaten league run now stretches to 7 matches, with 2 draws and ?5 victories, including the last two back-to-back wins at home, a feat no other team has managed this season.
The Indálicos have surged from 15th to 2nd place since their loss in Valladolid on 13 September, highlighting their remarkable turnaround.
After a hectic week that saw them juggle 3 matches in just 6 days, UD Almería will now take a brief break before returning to training on Wednesday.
Their next challenge will be a testing away trip to take on newly-promoted side AD Ceuta FC, who have made a stunning return to professional football after 45 years.
The match promises to be a tough test for UD Almería, as the Alfonso Murube Stadium has become a fortress. The hosts have won 4 out of 5 home matches, suffering only one defeat, making this a crucial test for the Rojiblancos as they look to defend their position in the automatic promotion spots.