The Almería team, currently second in the standings with 61 points, is just one point behind Racing, who lead with 62. This clash comes at a crucial time for both teams: Almería is coming off a 2-1 victory against CD Leganés, while the Santander side suffered a heavy 6-2 defeat against FC Andorra.

The match will also coincide with the first retro matchday in LaLiga history, an initiative celebrating the legacy of Spanish football. As part of the “42 legacies, 42 ways to win” campaign, UD Almería will wear their first kit from the early 2000s, and Racing will sport a jersey inspired by the 1996/97 season.

Regarding absences, Almería will be without Leo Baptistao, and the participation of Gui Guedes, who is recovering from an injury, remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Racing could see the return of Juan Carlos Arana and captain Íñigo Sainz-Maza, though Mantilla and Facu González are doubtful, and Salinas will be out due to suspension.

The match will take place this Sunday at 9:00 PM at El Sardinero, where a large crowd is expected. The Almería Supporters' Federation has confirmed that the club has covered the costs of a bus for nearly a hundred 'rojiblanco' fans to support the team in Cantabrian territory.

The match can be followed live on LaLiga Hypermotion TV, available on platforms such as Movistar Plus+, Orange TV, Vodafone, Finetwork, MásMóvil Group operators, Amazon Prime Video, and DAZN.