Almería faces Las Palmas in a high-tension match corresponding to the penultimate round of the Second Division. The game, held at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, is vital for both teams' aspirations to achieve promotion to the top tier of Spanish football.
The home team approaches this duel with the reputation of being the best host in the league, having secured fourteen victories in nineteen home games. However, the pressure is immense, as Almería is currently outside the direct promotion spots due to an unfavorable goal average with Deportivo.
Meanwhile, Las Palmas holds fifth place and still has its promotion hopes alive, especially considering they still have to face Almería and Deportivo. A victory is presented as a necessity to continue dreaming.
The match promises a great atmosphere in the stands, with goalkeepers already warming up to applause from a crowd that is beginning to fill the stadium. The main novelty in Almería's lineup is the inclusion of Horta, while Lopy is the only absentee due to accumulated yellow cards. Up to five players from the home team are one booking away from missing the next match.
The encounter is not expected to be easy for either contender. If Almería manages to secure three points, it will exert additional pressure on Deportivo, who will play their match the following day with the obligation to win to avoid diminishing their promotion chances.
The starting eleven for Almería in this important duel will be: Andrés, Álex Muñoz, Luna, Ely, Bonini, Horta, Dzodic, Arribas, Embarba, Baptistao, and Miguel de la Fuente.




