Everything that happens here in La Cerámica.
Villarreal and Almería meet this Sunday on matchday 5 of LaLiga EA Sports, a clash that marks Pacheta’s debut as coach of the Yellow Submarine. He stepped in before the international break to replace Quique Setién, and this game offers a first real test of his approach. The match unfolds at La Cerámica at 4:15 PM, a fixture that has fans buzzing in both Spain and North America, where the league attracts growing attention.
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Minute by minute Villarreal vs. Almería from La Liga EA Sports 2023-2024
The overview of Villarreal against Almería for La Liga EA Sports 2023-2024 includes video highlights, lineups, goals and statistics that matter to fans watching from Canada and the United States. The teams push hard from the opening whistle, each trying to establish control and set the pace for the afternoon.
Rest
At La Cerámica the score sits level at 1-1 as the first half nears its end. A late strike by Gerard Moreno levels the contest after Sergio Akieme had given the visitors the lead. Villarreal immediately responds with a quick transition that showcases Carlos Romero’s kinetic involvement on the left. He wins a corner and, though Álex Baena loses control at the moment of contact, Moreno makes a back-to-goal finish to restore parity and deflate the Almería side just before the break.
Villarreal comes back out with intent
45′ + 5′ GOAL — GERARD MORENO!!! Villarreal 1-1 Almería. The Yellow Submarine draw level through a precise finish after a sustained passing move down the left flank. Romero delivers a dangerous cross that shapes the attack, Baena struggles to seize control, and Moreno composes himself to poke the ball home with his back to goal, lifting the mood in the stands.
Visitors respond in kind
44′ GOAL — SERGIO AKIEME!!! Villarreal 0-1 Almería. The Indálicos surge forward as the defense drops its tempo. Akieme slips through the gap on the right and fires a powerful shot past the goalkeeper from a tight angle, delivering a wake-up call to the home side and triggering celebrations in the Almería dugout as the visitors take the lead.
Almería looking sharp
Villarreal lineup | Pacheta fields a 4-3-3 formation: Filip Jørgensen; Juan Foyth, Matteo Gabbia, Raúl Albiol, Carlos Romero; Étienne Capoue, Dani Parejo, Álex Baena; Gerard Moreno, Alexander Sørloth and Pino.
Almería lineup | Almería lines up in a 5-4-1 arrangement: Luís Maximiano; Dion Lopy, Chumi, Edgar González, César Montes, Sergio Akieme; Sergio Arribas, Gonzalo Melero, Lucas Robertone, Adrián Embarba; Luis Suárez.
Source: Goal