Sat Jan 04 15:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Almería and Sevilla Face Off in Copa del Rey Clash

**Almería, Spain** – A crucial Copa del Rey match between UD Almería and Sevilla FC kicks off at 5:30 PM local time today. The teams will face each other at Almería’s stadium, with a referee from the Balearic Islands officiating and no VAR in use.

Almería, currently leading the Segunda División, will field a starting XI of Maximiano; Pubill, Édgar, Radovanovic, Bruno Langa, Lopy, Melero, Pozo, Melamed, Luis Suárez, and Marezi. Sevilla, under manager García Pimienta, will counter with Nyland; Montiel, Badé, Marcao, Kike Salas, Juanlu, Sambi, Saúl, Lukebakio, Isaac, and Idumbo.

This match holds significant importance for both teams. Sevilla aims to continue their impressive Copa del Rey streak, having reached the Round of 16 for the past ten years. Almería, meanwhile, is riding a 12-game unbeaten run in the league and arrives with momentum after two consecutive 1-2 Copa victories.

Adding to the pre-match drama, Almería midfielder Iddrisu Baba underwent successful surgery yesterday for a partial tear of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, an injury sustained on November 26th.

The match promises a thrilling encounter, a “poisoned King’s gift” for Sevilla, as García Pimienta acknowledged, given Almería’s strong league form. The game will be closely followed as both teams vie for victory in this Andalusian derby.

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