Almería is poised for a pivotal stretch in the Liga after their recent match against Córdoba at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos. With five key games ahead, the team has a significant opportunity to strengthen their position in the Segunda División standings and aim for one of the two direct promotion spots to La Liga. With fifteen matchdays remaining and 45 points still up for grabs, Almería is focused on either securing promotion directly or entering the playoff contention.
The upcoming schedule appears favorable, as Almería will face five opponents who are not vying for promotion, presenting what many consider to be “easier” matches. The first of these challenges is a visit to Albacete next Friday. A victory there would solidify Almería’s grip on one of the coveted promotion slots during the 28th round of the league, especially as Castellón and Racing de Santander clash in the marquee matchup of the weekend.
Following the Albacete encounter, Almería will return to the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos to face Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa, with subsequent away games against Zaragoza and Huesca. This initial stretch is crucial for Almería’s ambitions as they look to secure as many points as possible before transitioning to a tougher segment of their fixture list.
The schedule then becomes more challenging, with two critical matches in rapid succession: an away visit to Castellón and a home game against Leganés, followed by another tough away match against Racing de Santander. These fixtures will be vital in determining Almería’s fate as they head towards a decisive confrontation with Málaga.
After the matchup against Málaga, six more matches lie ahead, each carrying significant weight in the promotion race. Almería will face Granada away, followed by home encounters with Mirandés and Las Palmas, interspersed with difficult away matches against Burgos, Sporting, and a final showdown at home against Valladolid.
As the season progresses, Almería’s path to La Liga becomes clearer, and they are determined to make the most of this promising opportunity to rise to the top tier of Spanish football. With optimism and a strategic approach, fans have hope that Almería can convert this favorable schedule into a successful promotion campaign.