“Sergio Arribas converts penalty to give Almería the lead following early pressure”
Pivotal“Jon Morcillo scores to put Almería 3-0 ahead, seemingly putting the match beyond doubt”
Pivotal“Kuki Zalazar pulls one back for Ceuta just before halftime, sparking heated confrontations and multiple bookings”
“Marcos Fernández converts penalty to make it 3-2, setting up tense finale”
Pivotal“Adrián Embarba scores third penalty of the match to seal victory for Almería”
Almería
Ceuta
Outstanding performance
Almería•MidfielderAlmería delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ceuta 4-2 in a thrilling La Liga 2 encounter that showcased both clinical finishing and dramatic late-game tension. The hosts established complete control in the first half, with Jon Morcillo instrumental in the opening goal before Sergio Arribas converted from the penalty spot, followed by Léo Baptistão's strike to make it 2-0. Morcillo then grabbed his goal to put Almería 3-0 up by the 36th minute, before a frantic end to the first half saw Kuki Zalazar pull one back for Ceuta amid a flurry of yellow cards and heated exchanges between players. The second half transformed into a penalty-filled affair, with Ceuta's Marcos Fernández converting from the spot to make it 3-2, setting up a nervy finale before Adrián Embarba sealed the points with another penalty four minutes from time, ensuring Almería claimed all three points in what could prove crucial for their mid-table aspirations.
