UD Almería HubUD Almería beat CD Castellón 3-2 in the play-off with a goal from Dzodic in the 94th minute. The win was marred by controversy due to Nico Melamed's celebration.
What happened?
Nico Melamed sparked fury after UD Almería's win, apparently provoking his rivals moments after the decisive goal.
Why is it important for UD Almería?
The reaction on social media was fierce, even among many UD Almería fans, with calls for internal sanctions and posts labeling the behavior as “vomit-inducing”, “repugnant”, and “clownish”.
| Team | Goals |
|---|---|
| UD Almería | 3 |
| CD Castellón | 2 |
What's next?
UD Almería moves forward in the play-off, but the controversy generated by Nico Melamed's celebration may have consequences for the team. Bob Voulgaris, majority shareholder of Castellón, expressed his pride for Ousmane Camara and suggested that maybe he himself wouldn't have kept his cool in that moment.
