Match report

Almeria Defeats Zaragoza 4-2 in Segunda División Clash

Almeria
Almeria
4–2
FT
Zaragoza
Zaragoza
Oct 11, 2025

Almeria dominated the match against Zaragoza, securing a convincing 4-2 victory in the Segunda División. Early strikes by D. Chirino and A. Embarba gave Almeria an early advantage before K. Kodro scored for Zaragoza. Dion Lopy sealed the win late in the game with a crucial goal.

Key Facts

  • D. Chirino scored the first goal of the match at 49 minutes.
  • A. Embarba netted his goal just two minutes later, doubling Almeria's lead.
  • Kodro reduced Zaragoza’s deficit in the 78th minute with a well-taken goal.
  • Dion Lopy found the back of the net at 90 minutes to ensure victory for Almeria.

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)
  • 14 I. Baba (M)
  • 8 Gui Guedes (M)
  • 23 A. Embarba (M)
  • 11 S. Arribas (M)
  • 10 N. Melamed (M)
  • 12 Leo Baptistao (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 F. Martinez
  • 21 Chumi
  • 20 A. Centelles
  • 15 A. Hernandez
  • 16 M. Luna
  • 17 D. Lopy
  • 2 A. Puigmal
  • 24 L. Robertone
  • 9 Thalys

Zaragoza

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Andrada (G)
  • 14 Francho (D)
  • 4 P. Insua (D)
  • 5 Tachi (D)
  • 3 D. Tasende (D)
  • 8 T. Moya (M)
  • 6 K. Bare (M)
  • 10 R. Guti (M)
  • 23 M. A. Cuenca (F)
  • 9 D. Gomez (F)
  • 17 F. Moyano (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 A. Rodriguez
  • 20 M. Aguirregabiria
  • 21 Valery
  • 22 S. Kosa
  • 16 A. Radovanovic
  • 2 J. Sebastian
  • 31 H. Pinilla
  • 33 Y. Saidu
  • 12 S. Bakis
  • 19 K. Kodro
  • 29 P. Sans
  • 7 M. Soberon

Timeline

  1. Almeria
    20' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    A. Munoz

    Foul

  2. Zaragoza
    22' Zaragoza Card · Yellow Card
    R. Guti

    Foul

  3. Zaragoza
    44' Zaragoza Card · Yellow Card
    T. Moya

    Foul

  4. Zaragoza
    46' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dani Gómez · On: K. Kodro
  5. Almeria
    49' Almeria Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Chirino · Assist: A. Embarba
  6. Almeria
    51' Almeria Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Embarba
  7. Zaragoza
    62' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. A. Cuenca · On: Pau Sans
  8. Zaragoza
    62' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Moya · On: M. Soberon
  9. Almeria
    64' Almeria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gui · On: Dion Lopy
  10. Almeria
    64' Almeria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Léo Baptistão · On: Thalys
  11. Zaragoza
    70' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Tasende · On: Valery
  12. Almeria
    74' Almeria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Melamed · On: A. Puigmal
  13. Zaragoza
    78' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Sebas Moyano · On: H. Pinilla
  14. Zaragoza
    78' Zaragoza Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Kodro
  15. Almeria
    87' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    A. Centelles

    Foul

  16. Almeria
    90' Almeria Goal · Normal Goal
    Dion Lopy · Assist: I. Baba

Match Stats

Stat Almeria Zaragoza
Fouls 18 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 84%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards
Total Shots 22 14
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 522 375
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 14 5
xG
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 448 315
Shots Inside Box 15 10
Saves 3 9
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • Almeria took control after two quick goals by Chirino and Embarba in the 49th and 51st minutes, respectively.
  • Zaragoza briefly rallied with Kodro's goal in the 78th minute but Almeria's solid defense held on for a crucial win.