Match report

Almeria Defeats Castellón 1-0 in Segunda División Clash

Almeria
Almeria
1–0
FT
Castellón
Castellón
Oct 26, 2025

Almeria emerged victorious against Castellón with a narrow 1-0 win in their Segunda División encounter on October 26, 2025. D. Chirino's goal in the second half was enough to secure three points for Almeria, who held off a spirited Castellón side throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Almeria defeated Castellón 1-0 at home.
  • • D. Chirino scored the only goal in the 59th minute with an assist from S. Arribas.
  • • Both teams received yellow cards: Dion Lopy (Almeria) and Álex Calatrava, F. Brignani (Castellón).
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both sides to alter momentum.

Lineups

Almeria

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Fernandez (G)
  • 22 D. Chirino (D)
  • 4 N. Monte (D)
  • 18 F. Bonini (D)
  • 3 A. Munoz (D)
  • 17 D. Lopy (M)
  • 29 S. Dzodic (M)
  • 12 Leo Baptistao (M)
  • 11 S. Arribas (M)
  • 10 N. Melamed (M)
  • 19 P. Soko (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Centelles
  • 36 M. Perovic
  • 9 Thalys
  • 32 P. Fidel Cedillo Segura
  • 8 Gui Guedes
  • 5 S. Clua
  • 31 B. Iribarne
  • 16 M. Luna
  • 24 L. Robertone
  • 23 A. Embarba
  • 2 A. Puigmal
  • 15 A. Hernandez

Castellón

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 R. Matthys (G)
  • 22 J. Mellot (D)
  • 3 F. Brignani (D)
  • 17 S. Ruiz (D)
  • 12 Alcazar (D)
  • 8 Barri (M)
  • 15 B. Gerenabarrena (M)
  • 7 A. Mabil (M)
  • 21 A. Calatrava (M)
  • 16 B. Cipenga (M)
  • 19 A. Jakobsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 D. Selles
  • 18 P. Santiago
  • 24 Serpeta
  • 10 I. Suero
  • 35 S. Torner Rosell
  • 14 O. Gil
  • 6 M. Doue
  • 20 N. Markanich
  • 26 Tincho
  • 23 K. Mamah
  • 9 O. Camara
  • 29 T. De Nipoti

Timeline

  1. Almeria
    36' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    Dion Lopy

    Foul

  2. Castellón
    43' Castellón Card · Yellow Card
    Álex Calatrava

    Foul

  3. Castellón
    46' Castellón subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Awer Mabil · On: Kenneth Mamah
  4. Almeria
    58' Almeria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Melamed · On: A. Embarba
  5. Almeria
    58' Almeria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Soko · On: A. Puigmal
  6. Almeria
    59' Almeria Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Chirino · Assist: S. Arribas
  7. Castellón
    65' Castellón subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Gerenabarrena · On: I. Suero
  8. Castellón
    71' Castellón subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Barri · On: M. Doue
  9. Castellón
    71' Castellón subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Álex Calatrava · On: T. De Nipoti
  10. Castellón
    80' Castellón subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Salvador Ruiz · On: N. Markanich
  11. Almeria
    81' Almeria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Arribas · On: Gui
  12. Almeria
    81' Almeria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dion Lopy · On: S. Clua
  13. Castellón
    90' Castellón Card · Yellow Card
    F. Brignani

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Almeria Castellón
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 81% 81%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 9
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 390 417
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 314 339
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's turning point came in the 59th minute when D. Chirino scored from an assist by S. Arribas, giving Almeria a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Castellón made several substitutions in the second half to try and equalize but could not find their way through Almeria’s defense.