Despite the emotional blow of the thrashing at El Sardinero, the red-and-white footballer emphasized the importance of not falling into despair. The expulsion of Lopy was a decisive factor in the match's development, a circumstance that, according to Embarba, had already occurred in the first leg.
“"We are gutted. It was a match we had marked, and we were coming with good momentum. The team took the lead and had some more chances to score, but we couldn't counter Racing de Santander on their home ground. The sending-off heavily conditioned the match, and when it was even, we conceded the third goal."
With 12 goals in 35 league matches in the Segunda División, Embarba is a key player for Almería. The team is at a delicate point, with only seven matchdays remaining and 21 points still in play to conclude the regular season.
“"There's no need to make a drama. It's a very tough defeat, but we are still there. That's the reality, looking at the Segunda División standings. There are seven matchdays left, and we are going to give it our all. We need to be very strong against Málaga at home in the match we have next Sunday."
The next challenge for UD Almería will be on Sunday at 9:00 PM at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, where they will face Málaga, another contender for promotion to Primera División. This match, corresponding to the 36th round, is a crucial opportunity for the Almería team to get back to winning ways and solidify their aspirations.
