Cristiano Ronaldo, co-owner of UD Almería, will be able to follow the two crucial First Division promotion play-off matches his team will play. The schedule for Portugal's national team in the World Cup has turned out to be favorable for the footballer, avoiding any time conflicts with the club's fixtures.
The first match, pitting Málaga against UD Almería, will take place next Sunday, June 14th, at La Rosaleda stadium at 9:00 PM. Subsequently, on Saturday, June 20th, the return leg will be held at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos. Ronaldo, who is currently in Florida with the Portuguese squad, will be able to watch both games.
The six-hour time difference with Spain and the scheduling of Portugal's matches ensure that Ronaldo will not miss either of Almería's key fixtures. Portugal's debut is set for Wednesday, June 17th, against the DR Congo, followed by a match against Uzbekistan on Tuesday, June 23rd, and a third group stage game against Colombia. None of these clashes interfere with Almería's promotion dates.
Holding a 25% stake in UD Almería, Cristiano Ronaldo has a significant interest in the team's promotion to the top tier of national football. The prospect of seeing the club in La Liga represents a considerable value for his investment.
