It is fair to say that Cristiano Ronaldo brought bad luck. In the first match since the official announcement that the Portuguese had purchased 25% of the club, Almería drew 1-1 at home against Albacete, who had previously defeated Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey, and is now at risk of dropping from third place in La Liga2. The Andalusian team had come off four consecutive league victories – Ceuta (4-2), Cádiz (2-1), Andorra (3-2), and Córdoba (2-1) – but could not secure a fifth. On the other hand, their opponent, currently in 11th place, had gone four matches without a win (three losses and one draw) and was very close to continuing that streak. An own goal by Bonini gave the visitors the lead in the 55th minute, but in the last play of the game, Sergio Arribas, assisted by Morcillo, managed to avoid defeat and rescue an important point in the promotion battle (90+6'). Portuguese players Nélson Monte and Gui Guedes were starters for the visitors, while André Horta was not an option. Next up is Cultural Leonesa, but that match is only on March 9.
Cristiano Ronaldo In the remains central to this story.
Cristiano Ronaldo In the remains central to this story.
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