Match report

Almeria Defeats Racing Ferrol 2-1 in Segunda División Clash

Almeria
Almeria
2–1
FT
Racing Ferrol
Racing Ferrol
Apr 29, 2025

In an intense clash at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, Almeria triumphed over Racing Ferrol with a final score of 2-1. Luis Javier Suárez was instrumental for Almeria, netting both goals in the second half. Despite a late consolation goal from Álvaro Giménez, Racing Ferrol couldn't find an equalizer to secure a draw.

Key Facts

  • Luis Javier Suárez scored two goals for Almeria (penalty at 43', normal goal at 51')
  • Almeria secured the victory with a final score of 2-1 in Segunda División
  • Racing Ferrol's only goal came from Álvaro Giménez in injury time (90+2')
  • Nacho Sánchez and Naldo received yellow cards for Racing Ferrol
  • G. Melero was cautioned for Almeria

Lineups

Almeria

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Fernando Martínez (G)
  • 18 Marc Pubill (D)
  • 4 Kaiky (D)
  • 3 Edgar González (D)
  • 20 Álex Centelles (D)
  • 23 Silvi (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
  • 27 Gui
  • 17 Álex Pozo
  • 19 M. Milovanović
  • 2 Arnau Puigmal
  • 31 Bruno Iribarne
  • 24 Bruno Langa
  • 16 A. Radovanović
  • 7 Lázaro
  • 1 Luís Maximiano
  • 28 R. Fettal

Racing Ferrol

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 25 Jesús Ruiz (G)
  • 11 Nacho Sánchez (D)
  • 4 A. Puric (D)
  • 5 Naldo (D)
  • 18 Brais Martínez (D)
  • 17 Josué Dorrio (M)
  • 16 Fran Manzanara (M)
  • 10 Josep Señé (M)
  • 8 Héber Pena (M)
  • 6 Álvaro Sanz (F)
  • 20 Álvaro Giménez (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 Naim García
  • 9 Eneko Jauregi
  • 21 Raúl Blanco
  • 14 Aitor Gelardo
  • 7 Chiki
  • 12 E. Insúa
  • 1 Emilio Bernad
  • 19 Manu Vallejo
  • 13 Yoel Rodríguez
  • 15 David Castro

Timeline

  1. Racing Ferrol
    31' Racing Ferrol Card · Yellow Card
    Nacho Sánchez

    Foul

  2. Almeria
    34' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    G. Melero

    Foul

  3. Almeria
    43' Almeria Goal · Penalty
    Luis Javier Suárez
  4. Almeria
    51' Almeria Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Javier Suárez · Assist: M. Pubill
  5. Racing Ferrol
    56' Racing Ferrol Card · Yellow Card
    Naldo

    Foul

  6. Almeria
    64' Almeria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Melamed · On: L. Robertone
  7. Almeria
    68' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    S. Clua

    Foul

  8. Almeria
    77' Almeria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Melero · On: Gui
  9. Almeria
    77' Almeria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Arribas · On: Alejandro Pozo
  10. Racing Ferrol
    77' Racing Ferrol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Dorrio · On: Naim García
  11. Racing Ferrol
    81' Racing Ferrol Card · Yellow Card
    Aleksa Puric

    Argument

  12. Racing Ferrol
    81' Racing Ferrol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Héber Pena · On: E. Jauregi
  13. Racing Ferrol
    81' Racing Ferrol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Álvaro Sanz · On: Raúl Blanco
  14. Racing Ferrol
    84' Racing Ferrol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Francisco De La Manzanara · On: Aitor Gelardo
  15. Almeria
    87' Almeria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Luis Javier Suárez · On: Marezi
  16. Almeria
    87' Almeria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Léo Baptistão · On: A. Puigmal
  17. Racing Ferrol
    90'+2 Racing Ferrol Goal · Normal Goal
    Álvaro Giménez

Match Stats

Stat Almeria Racing Ferrol
Fouls 17 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 84%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards
Total Shots 12 17
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 465 395
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 4 6
xG
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 405 330
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • Almeria took the lead with a penalty scored by Luis Javier Suárez at 43', setting the tone for the match.
  • The momentum shifted further in favor of Almeria when they doubled their lead just minutes later, with another goal from Luis Javier Suárez (51'), assisted by M. Pubill.