Real Oviedo achieved a dramatic draw against UD Almería on matchday 11 of the Hypermotion League, with a goal from Jacobo in the 87th minute and an own goal from JorgePulido in the 89th, after a start dominated by the visitors who had opened the scoring with SergioArribas and Miguel. The match, played at the UD Almería Stadium in front of 14,207 spectators, ended 2‑2, which frustrated Almería's streak of eight consecutive victories and left the leadership of the table in the hands of Castellón, who can still surpass it on Sunday if they win their match against Sporting.
From the beginning, Almería showed controlled possession and constant pressure. The goals from Arribas (16) and Miguel (26) came from a set piece and a quick run down the left, respectively. GarcíaPimienta's team, although showing defensive solidity, failed to convert the advantage into a victory when Oviedo, with a more intense style, began to press in the second half. Jacobo's goal, which came after a quick counterattack, was the Costa Verde club's response to the visitor's pressure.
The Almería team itself, which had maintained its rhythm and control of the ball, was forced to defend in its own third after Oviedo's comeback. Calero's changes in the 63rd minute introduced more speed, but the team failed to create clear-cut opportunities. The red and white defense, led by goalkeeper AndrésFernández, stood firm against the Carbayones' attempts, although Pulido's own goal in the 89th minute closed the match and gave Oviedo a valuable point.
The result left Almería out of the leadership zone, while Oviedo remains in the middle of the table. Castellón, who are in the lead, could lose their advantage if they win their next match against Sporting, which will make the leading position even more contested. For Oviedo, the draw will be a boost to continue looking for points, while Almería will have to rethink its strategy to recover the winning streak it had before the match.