UD Almería's impressive surge: from 12th to 3rd in just 6 match weeks
The Rojiblancos are on the rise: 4 victories, 2 draws and a clear upward momentum
UD Almería have been the standout team over the past month and a half, making a remarkable climb from 12th to 3rd in the league standings. After a tough patch with back-to-back defeats against Racing Santander and Real Valladolid CF, the Andalusian side has turned things around with 4 wins and 2 draws in their last 6 matches. In that stretch, they have scored 10 goals and conceded just 5, securing two clean sheets along the way.
Now sitting in third place after Matchday 11, UD Almería are just 3 points behind current pacesetters Racing Santander and level on points with second-placed UD Las Palmas. Their impressive run puts them in a solid position for the remainder of the season, with Cádiz CF (4th) and Burgos CF (5th) also within striking distance of the automatic promotion spots.
Head coach Rubi has credited his team’s improved form to their resilience and ability to bounce back after a difficult start. Since their defeats to Racing Santander (3-4) and Real Valladolid CF (3-1), UD Almería have gone unbeaten, picking up crucial wins against CD Castellón, Real Zaragoza, UD Las Palmas and Sporting Gijón, while also drawing with Córdoba CF and Deportivo de La Coruña.
Their recent form has seen them collect 14 points from the last 6 match weeks, putting them in a tie with AD Ceuta FC for the best record over that span. As rivals like Dépor, Pucela and Cádiz CF have faltered, the Indálicos have found their rhythm and are now positioned as one of the top contenders for promotion to the top flight.
Looking ahead, UD Almería will face SD Éibar at home in their next league fixture this Saturday, following a brief break for the Spanish Cup this Wednesday.