The Girona FC vs UD Almería match was marked by tributes to Jesús de Miguel, with particular significance for Brian Cipenga, who shared a dressing room with the late striker at CD Castellón
UD Almería secured an important victory away from home, extending their unbeaten league run to 10 consecutive matches, keeping another clean sheet and moving to the top of the table, ahead of the outstanding CD Castellón vs SD Eibar fixture.
However, the result was not the main focus of the day. The match was marked by tributes to Jesús de Miguel, the CD Tenerife striker who passed away last Tuesday. He was remembered at the Montilivi stadium, as he was at the other fixtures across a Matchday played in his memory.
The tributes took place in an atmosphere of respect and reflection. Shirts bearing his No. 9 were displayed, flowers were laid on the pitch and a minute's silence was observed before kick-off.
With 9 minutes on the clock, play was stopped as both teams and supporters joined in a round of applause. A video featuring some of Jesús de Miguel's goals was also shown on the stadium screens.
Among those particularly affected by the occasion was UD Almería's Brian Cipenga, who had been a team-mate of Jesús de Miguel at CD Castellón during the 2024/25 season.
Miguel de la Fuente, scorer of UD Almería's winning goal at the Montilivi stadium, also remembered the late striker after the final whistle, dedicating his goal to him.
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