The kickoff of the match between Almería and Málaga has been postponed by one hour due to serious disturbances involving fans from both teams. The fixture will now commence at 21:30 instead of its originally scheduled time, following events that unfolded near the stadium.
Local residents in Almería reported issues early in the day concerning the behavior of Málaga supporters, who had traveled to the city. Witnesses noted that visiting fans participated in offensive chanting directed at both the club and the city, discharged firecrackers, and littered the Vega de Acá district.
A particularly severe incident occurred just before the match was set to start, when the Málaga team bus was attacked by radical home supporters. Stones were thrown at the vehicle, prompting police to secure the bus for nearly an hour to prevent further altercations. This incident was directly linked to the delay in kickoff.
As the situation is now under police control, the match is expected to proceed with heightened security measures around the stadium. It is important to note that the winner of this match will achieve promotion to La Liga.