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UD Almería football season commencement

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UD Almería began its LALIGA HYPERMOTION campaign with preseason preparations and technical training. The club held a traditional floral offering to the Virgin del Mar and conducted educational sessions for players and staff regarding updated refereeing regulations, including new rules for goalkeeper time limits and VAR protocols. Following these preparations, the team debuted under manager García Pimienta with a 3-0 victory against CD ~~Eldense.~~ Eldense at the UD Almería Stadium. The match, attended by over 15,000 spectators, ~~featured goals from~~ was largely decided in the first half. Federico ~~Bonini,~~ Bonini opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a header following a corner kick from Nico Melamed. Stefan ~~Dzodic,~~ Dzodic extended the lead to 2-0 after capitalizing on a set piece assisted by Miguel de la Fuente, and ~~Melamed.~~ Melamed sealed the win with a long-range strike into the top corner during first-half stoppage time. Under the management of Xavier García Pimienta, Almería controlled possession and maintained a clean sheet. Before the match, the club observed a minute of silence for victims of an earthquake in Colombia and a fire in Los Gallardos. This opening victory places the team in second position in the league standings following the first round.

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