The team coached by García Pimienta demonstrated notable tactical improvement and better ball control, confirming their progress in summer preparations. The red-and-white squad is beginning to meet the demands of the new technical staff, showing flashes of quality in their play.
The starting lineup included new signings such as Jorge Pulido, Mikel Vesga, and Brian Cipenga. The match was attended by notable figures including Mohamed Al Khereiji, Luis Javier Suárez, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Portuguese national team coach Jorge Jesús.
Brian Cipenga was one of the standout players, showcasing a differential profile. The Congolese winger hit the crossbar with a left-footed shot and created danger with his runs. Al Nassr also had chances through Al Najei and Al Hamdan.
After halftime, García Pimienta made substitutions, and Daijiro Chirino opened the scoring for Almería with a spectacular goal after a run of over fifty meters. Later, Adrián Embarba extended the lead from the penalty spot following an action he initiated.
In the final minutes, Sergio Arribas came close to scoring a third goal, while Andrés Fernández and Jorge Pulido prevented the Saudi team from scoring. The red-and-white team thus concludes a positive friendly, awaiting their final test against Córdoba.
