CE Sabadell fell to a 1–0 defeat against Burgos at El Plantío, dropping their second match of the season after a contested penalty was ordered to be retaken during a freezing afternoon in Castile where the apparent temperature dipped to minus two degrees Celsius, ara.cat reported.
The Controversial Penalty at El Plantío
The decisive moment arrived in the second half following a clear foul committed by Sabadell defender Catalá inside the area. Burgos midfielder Curro stepped up to take the spot-kick, but Sabadell goalkeeper Fuoli correctly guessed the direction of the shot and pushed it away. However, following a video review lasting more than three minutes, the referee ordered the penalty to be retaken. On the second attempt, Curro changed direction and beat the Aragon-born goalkeeper to secure the win.
🎥 L'acció del penal que s’ha hagut de repetir tot i la doble aturada de @Diego_Fuoli #LaLigaHighlights | #BurgosCFSabadell pic.twitter.com/wAXniXdOP7
Sabadell’s technical staff and players vehemently protested the decision from the bench, arguing that if any player had encroached into the area prior to the initial kick, it was a home player. The ruling stood regardless, leaving the visitors empty-handed after holding firm for long stretches of the fixture.
Defensive Resiliance Undone by Sparse Attack
Ferran Costa’s side arrived in Castile missing several key personnel, including the suspended Edgar and the physically troubled Miki Codina. Costa adjusted his lineup by deploying Bonaldo, Sanz, and Catalá in central defense, while Pipa stepped into a starting role at fullback. Up front, the visiting team relied on the pace of Baena and Joel Priego.
Fuoli played a vital role in keeping his side level early on, denying Burgos on multiple occasions in the first half as the home side controlled the tempo on a slow pitch. After falling behind, Costa introduced Valles, Eneko Aguilar, and Yanis Rahmani with 25 minutes remaining, but the Burgos defense locked down the space and successfully blocked Sabadell’s late attacking efforts, limiting the visitors to a single header from Bonaldo.
Standings and Upcoming Fixtures
The loss leaves Sabadell reflecting on missed opportunities to secure points on the road despite a disciplined defensive display amid difficult weather conditions and a hostile crowd of home supporters. The team will look to regroup in their upcoming fixtures as they navigate the remainder of the league campaign.
