Match report

Almeria Defeats FC Cartagena 2-1 in Segunda División Clash

Almeria
Almeria
2–1
FT
FC Cartagena
FC Cartagena
Apr 13, 2025

Almeria emerged victorious against FC Cartagena with a 2-1 result, securing an important three points in the Segunda División. Goals from Léo Baptistão (9') and Luis Suárez (54') provided Almeria with a comfortable lead before A. Millan reduced the deficit for FC Cartagena with a penalty at 85'. Despite multiple substitutions on both sides, Almeria's early goals proved decisive.

Key Facts

  • • Almeria vs FC Cartagena - Segunda División match ended 2-1 in favor of Almeria.
  • • Léo Baptistão scored the opening goal for Almeria at minute 9'.
  • • N. Melamed and M. Pubill received yellow cards for Almeria.
  • • A. Millan converted a penalty for FC Cartagena at minute 85', reducing the deficit.

Lineups

Almeria

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Luís Maximiano (G)
  • 18 Marc Pubill (D)
  • 3 Edgar González (D)
  • 16 A. Radovanović (D)
  • 20 Álex Centelles (D)
  • 6 D. Lopy (M)
  • 8 Gonzalo Melero (M)
  • 12 Léo Baptistão (M)
  • 11 Sergio Arribas (M)
  • 10 Nico Melamed (M)
  • 9 L. Suárez (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 L. Robertone
  • 2 Arnau Puigmal
  • 36 M. Perović
  • 27 Gui
  • 23 Silvi
  • 4 Kaiky
  • 24 Bruno Langa
  • 17 Álex Pozo
  • 13 Fernando Martínez
  • 31 Bruno Iribarne
  • 19 M. Milovanović

FC Cartagena

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Pablo Cuñat (G)
  • 21 Julián Delmás (D)
  • 19 Martín Aguirregabiria (D)
  • 4 Pedro Alcalá (D)
  • 2 Jorge Moreno (D)
  • 12 A. Vukčević (D)
  • 11 Óscar Clemente (M)
  • 5 A. Ndiaye (M)
  • 17 Andy Rodríguez (M)
  • 9 Alfredo Ortuño (F)
  • 33 S. El Jebari (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 José Machín
  • 14 Álex Millán
  • 32 D. Luna
  • 38 R. Núñez
  • 10 Dani Escriche
  • 20 Nacho Martínez
  • 40 Toni Fuidias
  • 6 Sergio Guerrero
  • 22 Kiko Olivas
  • 30 J. Dick
  • 24 N. Šipčić
  • 28 Jesús Hernández

Timeline

  1. Almeria
    9' Almeria Goal · Normal Goal
    Léo Baptistão · Assist: A. Centelles
  2. FC Cartagena
    39' FC Cartagena Card · Yellow Card
    Jorge Moreno

    Foul

  3. Almeria
    45' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    N. Melamed

    Foul

  4. Almeria
    54' Almeria Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Javier Suárez · Assist: Léo Baptistão
  5. FC Cartagena
    60' FC Cartagena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Óscar Clemente · On: José Machín
  6. FC Cartagena
    60' FC Cartagena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alfredo Ortuño · On: A. Millan
  7. FC Cartagena
    60' FC Cartagena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andy Rodríguez · On: D. Luna
  8. Almeria
    69' Almeria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Melero · On: L. Robertone
  9. Almeria
    69' Almeria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Léo Baptistão · On: A. Puigmal
  10. FC Cartagena
    69' FC Cartagena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Vukcevic · On: R. Núñez
  11. Almeria
    78' Almeria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Melamed · On: M. Perovic
  12. FC Cartagena
    79' FC Cartagena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. El Jebari · On: D. Escriche
  13. Almeria
    81' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pubill

    Foul

  14. FC Cartagena
    85' FC Cartagena Goal · Penalty
    A. Millan
  15. Almeria
    86' Almeria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Arribas · On: Gui
  16. Almeria
    86' Almeria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dion Lopy · On: S. Clua

Match Stats

Stat Almeria FC Cartagena
Fouls 13 8
Pass Accuracy 88% 78%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 28 6
Corners 10 1
Total Passes 488 345
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 7 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 13 2
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 431 268
Shots Inside Box 19 3
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Léo Baptistão's early goal in the 9th minute set the tone for Almeria, providing them with an immediate lead.
  • ▸ The introduction of Luis Suárez to double Almeria’s advantage at 54' was a significant turning point that pushed FC Cartagena into deeper territory.
  • ▸ FC Cartagena's penalty goal by A. Millan at 85' offered a brief moment of hope, but it wasn't enough to change the overall outcome.