Sporting Gijón Almería - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Sporting Gijón is a Spanish football club based in Gijón, Asturias, founded in 1905. They currently compete in the Segunda División, the second tier of Spanish football.
- 2. Almería is also a Spanish football club based in Almería, Andalusia, founded in 1989. They currently compete in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football.
- 3. The two teams have a history of facing each other in Spanish football competitions, with both clubs having a passionate fan base.
- 4. Sporting Gijón's home ground is the Estadio El Molinón, which has a seating capacity of around 30,000 spectators. Almería's home ground is the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, which has a seating capacity of around 15,000 spectators.
- 5. Sporting Gijón has a rich history in Spanish football, having won the Copa del Rey in 1939 and 1944. Almería, on the other hand, has not won any major domestic trophies.
- 6. In recent years, Sporting Gijón has struggled to maintain their position in the Segunda División, while Almería has been competing in La Liga and has been a mid-table team in recent seasons.
- 7. The last time the two teams faced each other was in the 2020-2021 Segunda División season, with Almería winning both matches. The first match ended in a 2-1 victory for Almería, while the second match ended in a 1-0 victory for Almería.
- 8. Sporting Gijón's top goalscorer in the 2020-2021 Segunda División season was Uros Djurdjevic, who scored 24 goals in 39 appearances. Almería's top goalscorer was Umar Sadiq, who scored 20 goals in 35 appearances.
- 9. Both teams have a strong fan base, with Sporting Gijón's fans known as "Sportinguistas" and Almería's fans known as "Unionistas."
- 10. The upcoming match between Sporting Gijón and Almería is expected to be a competitive and exciting game, with both teams looking to secure a positive result.