First Team
Rubi wants to celebrate his 128th match by beating current leaders this Saturday
The Vilassar de Mar native has now become the head coach with the most matches at the helm of the UD Almería first team. He achieved his milestone at El Plantío Stadium, but he wants to celebrate it in front of the UDA fans at the UD Almería Stadium this weekend. Casuco and Unai Emery have congratulated him
Joan Francesc Ferrer Sicilia 'Rubi' is now the head coach with the most matches (128) at the helm of the UD Almería first team. A record he reached last Friday against Burgos CF at the El Plantío Stadium. However, this significant figure, which surpasses Juan Martínez 'Casuco' (127), did not have the significance it deserved due to the defeat.
Next Saturday, current LaLiga Hypermotion pacesetters Levante UD visit the UD Almería Stadium in a match of vital importance for their aspirations. It is undoubtedly the perfect time to finally find the turning point and celebrate Rubi's 128th match record in his 129th game in the driving seat.
The Club's official media has conducted a report with the Vilassar de Mar gaffer, who gave an interview at Cerro de San Cristobal, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the Almería city. He went up there, recalling the obstacles and goals he has overcome and achieved as UD Almería's head coach.
A failed attempt to advance in the play-offs in the 2020/21 season; a spectacular promotion in 2021/22; remaining in the Primera division in 2022/23 and a return to the top flight in the 2024/25, which he is describing without yet knowing the outcome.
'We have a well-defined objective that we want to achieve,' he says. Rubi is working on it despite the difficulties caused by recent results. There is still room for improvement. Rubi reviews his UD Almería career, feeling fully identified with the Club, the city and the province. He is ready to celebrate the figure of 128 matches. He has no shortage of determination and arguments.
Former UDA head coach Casuco, who held the record with 127 games in the dugout, has publicly congratulated him. Former UDA head coach Unai Emery, the first to achieve promotion to the Spanish elite football and league safety with UD Almería, has also done so. Both wish him the best of luck and hope to see the Indálicos return to the top flight of Spanish football.