Miguel de la Fuente is delighted with the way things are going at UD Almería, both for the team and on a personal level. However, the UD Almería striker is keeping his feet on the ground and refusing to get carried away, insisting that the squad must continue to take things 'game by game'.

'Things are going really well, both for the team and for me personally. We're on a good run and, at the very least, we need to keep it going because it can take us a long way', said the forward.

Speaking to UDA Radio, Miguel highlighted the team's strength at both ends of the pitch, explaining: 'We're strong in both boxes, and the balance we've found through the hard work everyone puts in every day, both the players and the coaching staff, is really important'.

The 27-year-old also pointed to the team's ability to adapt to different situations during matches, something he puts down to 'the quality of the squad'.

'Every player knows their role, we believe in the gaffer's message and we're all pulling in the same direction. That attitude and togetherness are there for everyone to see out on the pitch', he added.

Girona FC win keeps UD Almería's unbeaten run alive

Last weekend's victory over Girona FC was a big result for UD Almería. The Rojiblancos have now gone 10 games unbeaten and moved to the top of the LaLiga Hypermotion table, although CD Castellón have a game in hand.

The Tudela de Duero (Valladolid) native admitted that the win at the Montilivi stadium was particularly important after two successive draws in which UD Almería had conceded late goals.

'The win against Girona FC was important because we'd come off the back of two games where we'd let all 3 points slip through our fingers in the closing stages. We were playing well, but only picking up draws. We needed a win to make sure our performances were rewarded with the points', he explained.

Attention now turns to Saturday's home fixture with FC Andorra, and the striker is determined to give the supporters something to cheer about: 'We want to make amends with the fans after the disappointment of our last home game', he said.

De la Fuente leading the scoring charts

With 8 goals to his name, Miguel de la Fuente is UD Almería's top scorer and currently shares the Pichichi lead as one of the division's leading marksmen.

He is also closing in on beating the 13-goal tally he recorded with CD Leganés during their promotion-winning campaign, although he is not getting ahead of himself. 'It's within reach, but we'll take it one step at a time', he said.

The striker is keen to keep the goals coming, but insists his main focus remains on giving everything for the team: 'Hard work is guaranteed. I'll always give 100% and leave everything out on the pitch'.

The shin pads behind his scoring streak

The goal scorer also revealed an interesting story behind his recent goalscoring form.

Back to Matchday 6, he missed several chances against Celta 'B'. Despite UD Almería winning the game, he was so frustrated with his own performance that he ended up smashing his shin pads.

While he waited for a new pair to arrive, the kit staff handed him a spare set from the dressing room. Since putting on that pair, he has found the net in 6 of the 7 matches played.