Academy
Xerez CD vs UD Almería 'B' face-off under the lights omat the Chapín Stadium
The UDA Academy prospects, 4th ranked at the moment, visit the 5th-placed side 2 points behind on Sunday for a 5:30pm kick-off. Both outfits are in the race for promotion, 'although first we have to achieve the first objective, which is league survival,' highlights head coach Alberto Lasarte
UD Almería 'B' face this Sunday (KO 5:30pm) a spectacular-looking away game against Xerez CD at the Chapín Stadium, where a truly large fan attendance is expected. The two teams are involved in the race for promotion, since the Almeriensistas are 4th in the standings, and the hosts are 5th, only 2 points between them. Whoever wins will take a giant step, although no matter what happens the Rojiblancos will remain in the play-off positions because they are 4 points ahead of FC Águilas, who are 6th.
'We must think about our first objective, which is league safety,' highlights UDA 'B' head coach Alberto Lasarte, who said: 'Having 40 points in the table, a psychological, important and motivating figure that brings us closer to league survival. The fact that at this point the 'B' team, debutant in the tier and with a very young squad, are in the top zone is very significant and means that the youth team face the match 'without pressure of any kind. Quite the opposite, with the highest motivation of playing on a stage like Chapín and with several 1,000 fans in the stands,' stressed Alberto Lasarte.
The gaffer recognises the difficulties and demands of the meeting due to the strength of the rivals, the home advantage factor and the significant absences they have, but UD Almería 'B' know how to 'reinvent' themselves every match week depending on the circumstances.