Almería Edges FC Andorra 3-2 in Chaotic Thriller, Extending Tricolors' Winless Streak

FC Andorra fell 3-2 to UD Almería in a chaotic LaLiga Hypermotion encounter on Friday, extending their winless run to four matches and leaving them on 29 points—two clear of the drop zone but vulnerable to results from teams like Huesca, Valladolid and Real Sociedad B.

The match at Estadi dels Jocs Mediterranis began disastrously for the visitors. Within the opening minute, Sergio Molina's misplaced pass allowed Miguel de la Fuente a clear run at Áron Yaakobishvili, who parried the one-on-one; Sergio Arribas' rebound was cleared off the line by Gael Alonso. Adrián Embarba then missed narrowly before Arribas capitalised on another Molina error in the ninth minute, embarking on a dazzling solo run to chip the Hungarian keeper for 1-0.

Andorra regrouped, seizing 59% possession and edging shots 7-6 overall. Jastin García, on loan from Girona, emerged as the standout, forcing a fine save before equalising in the 39th minute. Thomas Carrique's low cross from the right found the Portuguese winger, whose first-time shot deflected off Federico Bonini. Marc Domènech nearly turned Andorra ahead with a volley in first-half stoppage time.

Almería coach Rubi responded with a triple change at the break—Daijiro Chirino, Baba and Leo Baptistao replacing Luna, Gui Guedes and Ramazán Oğuz. Andorra struck first in the second half: Yeray Cabanzón's drive cannoned off the post at 52 minutes, with Dani Villahermosa converting the rebound for 1-2. De la Fuente restored parity five minutes later, outmuscling Alonso on a counter to lob Yaakobishvili.

Chirino's foul on Villahermosa yielded a 70th-minute penalty, but Lautaro de León's powerful right-footed effort was brilliantly saved by Andrés Fernández. Andorra substitutions—Minsu Kim and Jastin for Álvaro Martín and Josep Cerdà at 74 minutes, then Alonso for Bomba and Marc Domènech for Marc Cardona late on—kept the pressure on, with Villahermosa forcing another stop from Fernández.

Almería's high line exploited Andorra's advanced defence once more. Arnau Puigmal's pass found Baptistao in the 83rd minute for a clinical finish past Yaakobishvili, sealing victory before Thalys missed a late chance. Referee Germán Cid Camacho issued yellows to Chirino, Baba for Almería, and Domènech, Carrique, de León and Imanol for Andorra, in front of 11,875 spectators.

Coach Carles Manso lauded the display afterwards: "Few things we could do more here," highlighting home whistles at 1-1 and a lack of ruthlessness in both boxes. Midfielder Marc Domènech echoed the positivity—"The image was very good... but we don't win matches, and it's shit"—despite just five points from 21 and one victory in seven.

Zaragoza visit Encamp on Sunday in a relegation battle, ahead of Tuesday's Copa Catalunya semi-final against Barça Atlètic at Johan Cruyff Stadium. Away support was sparse amid the long midweek trip and fierce winds; locals viewed the microstate side as an "exotic" curiosity tied to Gerard Piqué's ownership, YouTubers and skiing.