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0-2: UD Almería lack pinpoint accuracy against FC Barcelona

The hopeful Rojiblancos created many scoring chances at the Power Horse Stadium, but their lack of creativity in attack condemned them against the Culés, who did not miss the few they whipped in

Despite playing a fairly good game, UD Almería were unable to score against FC Barcelona on home turf. The Culés knew how to make the most of the lack of pinpoint accuracy of the Rojiblancos. Fermín earned Barça all three points thanks to a wonderful brace.

The hosts lacked creativity in attack and in spite of the previous defeat at the Benito Villamarín stadium against Betis, the team put in a powerful attacking display, which is why head coach Pepe Mel barely rotated the starting XI. Only two changes were made in defence, César Montes came on for injured Edgar, while Bruno Langa took Centelles' place. 

The Rojiblancos started the match against FC Barcelona looking hopeful and optimistic, with clear ideas and defensive and attacking skills. In fact, Bruno Langa could have put his side ahead with an explosive shot from inside the six-yard box, but keeper Ter Stegen denied him as failed to yield the opening goal. Once the quarter of an hour had passed, Fermín slotted the Blaugranas ahead after heading in past just a few yards away from Maximiano. Despite this setback, the Indálicos did not collapse and continued putting in a brave fight with hopes and Baptistão was very, very close to grabbing the leveller. After a great solo play, the Brazilian was left alone against the German goalkeeper, yet his strike went close to the post. 

When the first half was coming to an end, in the 42nd minute, Embarba squandered another great chance to make it 1-1. An exceptional cross from Jonathan Viera left the Rojiblanco attacker in a good position, although somewhat off the mark for the shot. His crossed and low attempt crashed into the post unfortunately. Pepe Mel's side deserved a draw, but, despite their fine efforts, UD Almería went down the tunnel trailing 0-1.

The second half saw by far the clearest of all the opportunities conjured up by UD Almería. A loose ball inside the six-yard box was picked up by Choco Lozano a few yards from the goal, but the Honduran tried to adjust so much so that his shot was missed, just grazing the post of the goal defended by Ter Stegen, without a doubt, the clearest chance for the Andalusian team.

Just like in the opening half, the first opportunity that Barça had was seized. Fermín was on fire as he fired in his second, leaving the Rojiblancos disheartened as they did not manage to find the back of the Catalans' net.

Once inicial UD Almería
Leo Baptistao tuvo una gran oportunidad en el primer tiempo
Embarba mandó un balón al palo
Marcos Peña jugó los noventa minutos y volvió a realizar un gran partido
Bruno Langa salió de titular y estuvo muy activo tanto en defensa como en ataque
El Choco tuvo una ocasión muy clara nada más comenzar el segundo tiempo
Match summary
UD Almería
UD Almería
LALIGA EA SPORTS · M36
0
-
2
UD Almería Stadium
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Line-ups
25Maximiano
01Ter Stegen
18Marc Pubill80
05I. Martinez
21Chumi
23Kounde
22C. Montes
33Cubarsí
24Bruno Langa
39Héctor Fort73
05Robertone
08Pedri82
08Jonathan Viera67
Fermin photo
16Fermin
26Marcos Peña
20S. Roberto68
10Embarba79
07Ferran72
12L. Baptistao58
09Lewandowski68
Lozano photo
15Lozano58
27Lamine Yamal
Substitutes
Pepe Mel
Xavi Hernández
01D.mariño
13Iñaki Peña
13Fernando C.s.
31Kochen
16Radovanovic
02Joao Cancelo73
17Alex Pozo80
15Christensen68
20Centelles79
17Marcos A.
27Paco Sanz
18Romeu82
06Lopy
30M. Casadó
11Melero67
11Raphinha
19Arribas
14João Félix68
09L. Suárez58
19Vitor Roque72
23I. Kone
38Luka58
Goals
(0 - 1)
Fermin
13
(0 - 2)
Fermin
66
Match officials
Javier Alberola Rojas
Referee
Alfredo Rodríguez Moreno
Lineman#1
Teodoro Sobrino Magán
Lineman#2
Francisco José Ortega Herrera
Fourth official
Santiago Jaime Latre
Video Assistant Referee
Eduardo Prieto Iglesias
Assistant VAR Official