Match report
Burgos Stuns Almeria 2-1 in Segunda División Showdown
Almeria
1–2
FT
Burgos
Dec 14, 2025
Burgos secured an unexpected victory over Almeria, capitalizing on two crucial goals to defeat their opponents 2-1. Despite a strong comeback attempt by Thalys for Almeria, Burgos maintained its lead with strategic play and timely substitutions in the Segunda División encounter.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Almeria 1–2 Burgos
- • Goals: Iván Morante (39'), Curro (58', pen.) for Burgos; Thalys (45') for Almeria
- • Yellow Cards: Miguel Atienza, F. Miguel (Burgos); Thalys, Léon Baptistão, A. Muñoz (Almeria)
- • Assists: Curro (Iván Morante), A. Embarba (Thalys)
Lineups
Almeria
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Fernandez (G)
- 22 D. Chirino (D)
- 15 A. Hernandez (D)
- 32 P. Fidel Cedillo Segura (D)
- 3 A. Munoz (D)
- 29 S. Dzodic (M)
- 17 D. Lopy (M)
- 2 A. Puigmal (M)
- 11 S. Arribas (M)
- 23 A. Embarba (M)
- 9 Thalys (F)
Substitutes
- 13 F. Martinez
- 31 B. Iribarne
- 6 A. Horta
- 12 Leo Baptistao
- 14 I. Baba
- 16 M. Luna
- 20 A. Centelles
- 21 Chumi
- 36 M. Perovic
- 19 P. Soko
- 8 Gui Guedes
Burgos
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 13 A. Cantero (G)
- 18 A. Cordoba (D)
- 8 G. Sierra (D)
- 12 F. Miguel (D)
- 2 A. Lizancos (M)
- 14 D. Gonzalez Ballesteros (M)
- 23 I. Morante (M)
- 5 M. Atienza (M)
- 21 I. Cordoba (M)
- 7 M. Mejia (F)
- 16 Curro (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Ruiz
- 28 S. del Cerro
- 36 I. Martinez
- 22 B. Martinez
- 15 A. Bunuel
- 17 M. Cantero
- 10 K. Appin
- 31 F. Garcia
- 9 F. Nino
- 20 M. Gonzalez
- 33 M. Exposito
- 11 V. Mollejo
Timeline
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27' Burgos Card · Yellow CardMiguel AtienzaFoul
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33' Burgos Card · Yellow CardF. MiguelFoul
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38' Almeria Card · Yellow CardThalysFoul
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39' Burgos Goal · Normal GoalIván Morante · Assist: Curro -
45' Almeria Goal · Normal GoalThalys · Assist: A. Embarba -
55' Burgos subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Mejia · On: F. Nino -
58' Burgos Goal · PenaltyCurro -
63' Almeria subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Fidel Cedillo Segura · On: A. Centelles -
64' Almeria subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Dzodic · On: A. Horta -
64' Almeria subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Puigmal · On: Léo Baptistão -
69' Almeria subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Chirino · On: Marcos Luna -
69' Burgos subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Gonzalez Ballesteros · On: K. Appin -
70' Burgos subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Cordoba · On: V. Mollejo -
78' Almeria subst · Substitution 5Off: Thalys · On: P. Soko -
81' Burgos subst · Substitution 4Off: Iván Morante · On: S. del Cerro -
81' Burgos subst · Substitution 5Off: Curro · On: M. Exposito -
82' Almeria Card · Yellow CardLéo BaptistãoFoul
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90'+8 Almeria Card · Yellow CardA. MunozFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Almeria | Burgos |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 21 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 69% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 7 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 525 | 289 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 428 | 200 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match's momentum shifted significantly at 39' when Iván Morante scored the opening goal, giving Burgos an early lead.
- ▸ Burgos regained control in the second half with a decisive penalty conversion by Curro at 58', solidifying their lead despite Almeria's late efforts.