Burgos CF suffered a 2-1 defeat against UD Almería at the Estadio Juegos del Mediterráneo during the eighth matchday of the LaLiga HyperMotion season.
Jon Karrikaburu Scores After Rapid Counterattack
The match began with a tight, balanced contest across the pitch and few clear chances in the opening minutes. As possession shifted toward the hosts, Sergio Francisco’s side maintained a comfortable defensive shape while looking for direct attacking transitions. The breakthrough arrived in the 39th minute through a rapid counterattack initiated by David González. The midfielder connected with Javi Llabrés inside the penalty area. Llabrés beat his marker and delivered a precise cross to Jon Karrikaburu, who finished from close range to net his second goal of the campaign.
Almería pressed for an equalizer before the halftime whistle. Goalkeeper Ander Cantero preserved the visitors’ lead with a decisive save, stretching out a leg to deny a point-blank effort just before the break.
Almería Response and Second-Half Substitutions
The second half opened with sustained pressure from the home side, though Burgos remained organized in defense. Seeking to counter Almería’s growing momentum, manager Sergio Francisco introduced a triple substitution on the hour mark. Álex Lizancos made his return from injury alongside Álex Forés and Javi Vilarrasa, replacing Llabrés, Curro Sánchez, and Karrikaburu. Rodrigo Galdames later entered for Brais Martínez in the 71st minute.
Despite the tactical adjustments, the pressure from Almería intensified. Sergio Francisco made his final change in the 81st minute, sending on Borja Mollejo for Dadie.
Late Push Falls Short in Almeria
Trailing in the closing stages, Burgos pushed numbers forward in search of an equalizer. The visiting side tested the Almería backline through the final whistle but failed to find a second goal, leaving empty-handed despite a competitive performance on the road. Referee Galech Apezteguía of the Navarro committee officiated the match, cautioning Leo Baptistao and Luna for Almería, alongside Brais Martínez, Dadie, and Galdames for Burgos.
UD Almería and Burgos CF Name Lineups
UD Almería fielded Andrés Fernández in goal, supported by a defensive line of Luna (replaced by Chirino in the 59th minute), Chumi, Bonini, and Lelo (replaced by Álex Muñoz in the 87th minute). Mikel Vesga started in midfield before being replaced by Junyent in the 18th minute, partnering with Javi Muñoz. The attacking quartet featured Leo Baptistao (replaced by Adrián Embarba in the 59th minute), Sergio Arribas, Cipenga, and Thalys (replaced by Miguel de la Fuente in the 59th minute).
Burgos CF lined up with Ander Cantero in goal; a defense of Dadie (substituted by Borja Mollejo in the 82nd minute), Oier Luengo, Saúl del Cerro, and Brais Martínez (substituted by Rodrigo Galdames in the 71st minute); Vencedor and Grajera in midfield; with David González, Curro Sánchez (substituted by Álex Lizancos in the 63rd minute), and Javi Llabrés (substituted by Javi Vilarrasa in the 63rd minute) supporting central striker Jon Karrikaburu (substituted by Álex Forés in the 63rd minute).
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