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FC Andorra Fall 1-0 at Burgos CF, Miss Record 59 Points with 58 in 13th-Place Finish

Morante's header secured victory for hosts amid Andorra's 66% possession and depleted squad of 11 absences, as Tricolors struck post twice but couldn't equal debut season mark.

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Key Points

  • FC Andorra lost 1-0 to Burgos CF via Morante's 39th-minute header.
  • Andorra finished 13th with 58 points, one short of debut season record of 59.
  • Tricolors dominated with 66% possession, hit post twice, but had 11 absences.
  • Burgos missed playoffs despite home win before 11,381 fans.

FC Andorra suffered a 1-0 defeat at Burgos CF on Sunday, falling short of the club's record 59 points from its LaLiga Hypermotion debut season despite controlling possession in a heavily depleted squad.

The Tricolors finished 13th with 58 points from 16 wins, 10 draws and 16 losses, having ensured survival weeks prior. Morante headed in the winner in the 39th minute from a low corner by David González, arriving unmarked near the penalty spot. Andorra held 66% possession but lacked finishing, striking the post twice—Lautaro de León in the 13th minute and Dani Villahermosa from distance shortly before halftime—and drawing saves from Ander Cantero, including from Álex Calvo early on and Marc Domènech later.

Coach Carles Manso had entered the match targeting the historic points tally, describing the campaign as "very good and successful" and the fixture as a chance to "round it off properly." He anticipated a hostile atmosphere at El Plantío, similar to recent visits like Riazor, given Burgos's playoff push. The side traveled with up to 11 absences: injuries to Édgar, Jastin, Théo Le Normand, Sergio Molina, Imanol, Nico Ratti, Marc Cardona and Bombardó; suspensions for Álex Petxa and Gael Alonso; international call-up for Áron Yaakobishvili with Hungary; and permission for Álvaro Martín. Youth duo Víctor Chumachenko and Jan Lagunas from affiliate Nàstic Manresa joined the bench, with Chumachenko debuting in stoppage time.

Owono produced fine saves, stopping Íñigo Córdoba midway through the first half and a Curro Sánchez header late on. Aingeru Olabarrieta limped off for Yeray Cabanzón around the hour mark; the winger, who contributed two goals and four assists after joining from Racing Santander in January, will depart as the club declined its purchase option. Minsu Kim and Manu Nieto replaced Efe Akman and Lautaro midway through the second half, while Josep Cerdà headed just wide in added time.

The contest attracted 11,381 to El Plantío, where Burgos required a win and results elsewhere for playoffs but missed out as Castelló progressed. Referee Saúl Ais Reig showed yellows to Curro and Lizancos for the hosts, Cerdà and Alende for Andorra.

**Lineups** **Burgos CF (1):** Cantero; Lizancos, S. González/Sergio G., Grego Sierra, Florian Miguel; Atienza, Morante (Expósito/Marcelo 84'), D. González/David G., Córdoba/I. Córdoba; Curro (Mejía 78'), Fer Niño (Galdames/Pablo G. 89/90'). Coach: Luis Miguel Ramis. **FC Andorra (0):** Owono; Carrique, Alende, Martí Vilà, Álex Calvo; Marc Domènech, Akman/Efe (Minsu 69/70'), Villahermosa; Cerdà (Chumachenko/Chuma 90+2/92'), Olabarrieta (Yeray 57/58'), Lautaro (Manu Nieto 69/70'). Coach: Carles Manso.

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