Match report

Almeria Defeats Granada CF 3-2 in Segunda División Thriller

Almeria
Almeria
3–2
FT
Granada CF
Granada CF
Jan 3, 2026

In an electrifying encounter at the Segunda División, Almeria staved off a late comeback to defeat Granada CF with a scoreline of 3-2. Gui opened the scoring for Almeria in the 25th minute, but Granada's P. Aleman equalized shortly after. Léo Baptistão and S. Dzodic added two more goals for Almeria before J. Pascual managed to reduce the deficit with a penalty late in extra time.

Key Facts

  • • Gui scored first at 25 minutes, assisted by S. Arribas.
  • • P. Aleman equalized for Granada CF at 40 minutes, assisted by R. Alcaraz.
  • • Léo Baptistão netted the second goal for Almeria in the 64th minute.
  • • S. Dzodic scored another goal for Almeria, assisted by A. Embarba, at 74 minutes.
  • • J. Pascual converted a penalty for Granada CF in injury time.

Lineups

Almeria

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Fernandez (G)
  • 22 D. Chirino (D)
  • 4 N. Monte (D)
  • 32 P. Fidel Cedillo Segura (D)
  • 3 A. Munoz (D)
  • 14 I. Baba (M)
  • 8 Gui Guedes (M)
  • 2 A. Puigmal (M)
  • 11 S. Arribas (M)
  • 23 A. Embarba (M)
  • 12 Leo Baptistao (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 F. Martinez
  • 31 B. Iribarne
  • 15 A. Hernandez
  • 16 M. Luna
  • 20 A. Centelles
  • 36 M. Perovic
  • 26 H. Kounia
  • 28 H. Martin
  • 27 L. Martins
  • 29 S. Dzodic
  • 24 L. Robertone

Granada CF

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Astralaga (G)
  • 2 P. Casadesus (D)
  • 5 M. Lama (D)
  • 24 L. Williams (D)
  • 3 D. Hormigo (D)
  • 8 P. Aleman (M)
  • 4 R. Alcaraz (M)
  • 11 J. M. Arnaiz (M)
  • 7 A. Sola (F)
  • 19 J. Pascual (F)
  • 17 S. Faye (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 I. Garcia
  • 10 M. Bouldini
  • 14 M. Trigueros
  • 20 S. Ruiz
  • 21 P. Saenz
  • 23 L. Gagnidze
  • 26 S. Rodelas
  • 32 P. Haro

Timeline

  1. Almeria
    25' Almeria Goal · Normal Goal
    Gui · Assist: S. Arribas
  2. Almeria
    29' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    Gui

    Foul

  3. Granada CF
    40' Granada CF Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aleman · Assist: R. Alcaraz
  4. Granada CF
    41' Granada CF Card · Yellow Card
    R. Alcaraz

    Foul

  5. Almeria
    45'+1 Almeria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Fidel Cedillo Segura · On: S. Dzodic
  6. Almeria
    46' Almeria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gui · On: A. Centelles
  7. Granada CF
    54' Granada CF Card · Yellow Card
    P. Casadesus

    Foul

  8. Almeria
    60' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    S. Dzodic

    Foul

  9. Almeria
    62' Almeria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Puigmal · On: L. Robertone
  10. Granada CF
    62' Granada CF subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Casadesus · On: Pablo Sáenz
  11. Almeria
    64' Almeria Goal · Normal Goal
    Léo Baptistão
  12. Almeria
    74' Almeria Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Dzodic · Assist: A. Embarba
  13. Granada CF
    75' Granada CF subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Alcaraz · On: M. Trigueros
  14. Granada CF
    75' Granada CF subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Hormigo · On: S. Ruiz
  15. Granada CF
    75' Granada CF subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Souleymane Faye · On: S. Rodelas
  16. Granada CF
    76' Granada CF Card · Yellow Card
    M. Trigueros

    Foul

  17. Almeria
    77' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    D. Chirino

    Foul

  18. Granada CF
    84' Granada CF subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Aleman · On: M. Bouldini
  19. Granada CF
    85' Granada CF Card · Yellow Card
    J. M. Arnaiz

    Argument

  20. Almeria
    85' Almeria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Arribas · On: Marcos Luna
  21. Almeria
    86' Almeria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Léo Baptistão · On: H. Kounia
  22. Granada CF
    90'+7 Granada CF Var · Penalty confirmed
    S. Ruiz
  23. Granada CF
    90'+11 Granada CF Card · Yellow Card
    Pablo Sáenz

    Foul

  24. Granada CF
    90' Granada CF Goal · Penalty
    J. Pascual

Match Stats

Stat Almeria Granada CF
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 74% 79%
Offsides 3 7
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 18
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 286 320
Yellow Cards 4 5
Blocked Shots 1 8
Shots on Target 7 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 213 254
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Gui's early strike set the tone but was quickly answered by P. Aleman, putting pressure on Almeria.
  • ▸ Léo Baptistão's goal in the second half marked a decisive turn as it provided a psychological boost to Almeria and put them back ahead, crucially with more time left for further damage.
  • ▸ S. Dzodic's third goal secured Almeria's lead, despite Granada CF fighting hard until J. Pascual's late penalty attempt.