UD Almería fortify their fortress ahead of crucial clash
The Rojiblancos train on their Stadium pitch after 6 straight home wins as they prepare for a high-stakes showdown with unbeaten Málaga CF
UD Almería have gone into lockdown mode at their home ground, turning their Stadium into a true fortress as they gear up for Sunday’s massive clash against Málaga CF (kick-off 9pm Spanish Time).
It is certainly a heavyweight encounter between 3rd and 4th in the table, separated by just a single point, both chasing automatic promotion spots. UD Almería are right in the mix, though their head-to-head goal difference with Deportivo de La Coruña currently keeps them just outside those coveted places. With little margin for error at this stage of the season, victory is non-negotiable.
Despite suffering their heaviest defeat of the campaign last time out in Santander (5–1), the Indálicos draw confidence from their formidable home form, having won their last 6 matches there. But they face a side in red-hot form Málaga CF, the surprise package of the league, unbeaten in their last 9 games and solid on the road with multiple wins and draws away from home.
For UD Almería, this is a real test of character after the setback at El Sardinero stadium. As Embarba stated in his press conference, that defeat is already behind them. Now the focus is on bouncing back, proving their credentials and continuing the push up the table.
With that mission in mind, the squad has been training behind closed doors at the UD Almería Stadium since Thursday, with further private sessions scheduled for Friday and Saturday as they fine-tune preparations for this decisive encounter.