UD Almería U19 'A' have set their sights in holding their lead and maintain the gap of three points over Real Betis U19. Melilla-based side CF Rusadir will be tough opponents who will host the UDA Academy youngsters. Despite the home team from the chief town of the Spanish enclave in Morocco sit 17th with 13 points, they are a team that beat Seneca, currently sixth-placed, a couple of weeks ago. It was a victory that boosted the confidence of the Melillenses since they had not managed to pick up three points since last 17 September.

It is true that this weekend they were defeated by Algeciras but they started by taking the lead and the rivals pulled their socks up to turn the game around in the last few minutes. The team dynamics are changing and they will seek to repeat that surprise as they already did against Seneca. To avoid this, Alberto Lasarte's boys will have to be very focused and become the best version of themselves to remain top of the group and continue to lead over Real Betis by three points.

In addition, the young Indálicos have had some time to rest after the demanding week in which they had to face 3 important matches: 22, Sunday against Sevilla, 25 Wednesday against Deportivo Alavés in the Spanish Cup U19 last-16 tie and 29, Sunday against Marbella.

The Academy Rojiblancos are the current pacesetters in their group and have qualified for the Spanish Cup quarter-finals. Now, UD Almería U19 'A' have had time to prepare well for next Saturday's outing against CF Rusadir at the Espiguera field located in Melilla city (KO 4pm CET).