Spanish Segunda Division Round 31: Real Zaragoza 2-0 Almeria. The action at La Romareda kicked off at 01:30, where Real Zaragoza produced a commanding display to defeat promotion-chasing Almeria 2-0. This result significantly boosts Zaragoza's own playoff aspirations while delivering a major dent to Almeria's hopes of an immediate return to La Liga. Zaragoza started brightly and were rewarded with an early lead in the 15th minute, their striker finishing coolly after a defensive error from Almeria. The home side controlled the tempo for much of the first half, with their midfield dominating possession. The game was effectively sealed just after the hour mark when a well-worked set-piece was powerfully headed home by a Zaragoza center-back, doubling their advantage. Almeria, despite possessing talented attackers, struggled to create meaningful chances against a disciplined Zaragoza backline. The visitors' frustration was compounded by a late red card for a reckless challenge, ending any faint hopes of a comeback. This victory propels Zaragoza firmly into the top-half conversation and within touching distance of the playoff spots, while Almeria's automatic promotion push now faces serious questions. The Zaragoza manager praised his team's "complete performance from first minute to last," while the Almeria coach admitted his side was "second best in every department tonight." Real Zaragoza XI: (Formation: 4-4-2) Cristian Alvarez; Fran Gamez, Jair, Grippo, Clemente; Eguaras, Zapater, Ros, Vada; Narvaez, Azon. Almeria XI: (Formation: 4-2-3-1) Fernando; Akieme, Chumi, Babic, Pozo; De la Hoz, Samu; Corpas, Lazo, Portillo; Sadiq.