Following back-to-back away fixtures against SD Eibar and Girona FC, UD Almería will return to home action next Saturday, 14 November, when they host FC Andorra at 6.30pm (Spanish Time). The match will mark the first use of the newly laid playing surface.

The two consecutive away fixtures have provided the ideal opportunity to replace the summer Bermuda grass with winter Ryegrass.

The transition is being carried out gradually by Royalverd, the company that has been responsible for the care and maintenance of the playing surfaces at UD Almería's facilities for many years, including the Stadium, the Anexo training ground and the Vega de Acá complex.

A change of playing surface of this nature requires approximately three weeks to ensure the pitch is in optimum condition. Royalverd began work on 25 October, following the home fixture against Real Oviedo, with the playing surface needing to be fully established and ready for the UD Almería vs FC Andorra game on 14 November.

The UD Almería squad will have their first opportunity to train on the new surface on the evening of Friday, 13 November, ahead of the match.

Royalverd's work is progressing at pace and the pitch is already looking in excellent condition. The grass will continue to grow and gradually become more firmly established over the coming days, ensuring the surface is ready for the team's return to home action.