Almeria produced a strong attacking display to beat Real Sociedad B 4-2 in the Spanish Segunda Division on 17 October 2026. The visitors’ finishing and counter-attacking quality proved decisive in an open contest that swung one way and then the other before Almeria pulled clear in the final stages.

Real Sociedad B showed plenty of energy and ambition, twice threatening to turn the game around after falling behind. But Almeria’s greater experience and cutting edge in the final third made the difference, especially after the home side had fought back to 2-2 early in the second half.

Match overview

Almeria started the brighter and took the lead inside the opening 20 minutes with a well-worked move that exposed space on the left side of the Real Sociedad B defence. The visitors doubled their advantage soon afterwards, punishing a loose pass and finishing clinically on the break.

Real Sociedad B responded well. Their young side kept possession, pushed full-backs forward and pulled one goal back before half-time to give themselves a lifeline. Early in the second half, the home side found an equaliser and the match appeared to be swinging in their favour.

Almeria, however, regained control. They slowed the tempo, defended with more discipline and struck again midway through the second half. A fourth goal in the closing stages sealed the win and ended any hopes of a Real Sociedad B comeback.

Key moments

• Almeria opened the scoring after a sustained spell of pressure down the left.
• A second goal arrived on the counter-attack as Real Sociedad B lost the ball in midfield.
• Real Sociedad B pulled one back before half-time with a composed finish inside the box.
• The home side equalised early in the second half to raise the intensity at the ground.
• Almeria restored their lead with a well-taken third goal midway through the second half.
• A late fourth goal secured the three points for the visitors.

Tactical story

Almeria’s plan was built on quick transitions and getting the ball into the front line before Real Sociedad B could recover their defensive shape. Their wide players stretched the pitch, creating space for midfield runners and allowing the striker to attack crosses and cut-backs.

Real Sociedad B pressed with enthusiasm and had success when they forced Almeria into hurried passes. But that approach also left them exposed at the back. Once Almeria regained the lead, they managed the game maturely, dropping slightly deeper and forcing the home side to break them down. The young Real Sociedad B side kept pushing, but the spaces left behind ultimately cost them.

Standout performers

Almeria’s attacking players were the difference, combining well and taking their chances when they arrived. The midfield also deserves credit for controlling the tempo after Real Sociedad B’s equaliser. For the home side, the No. 10 was at the heart of their best moments, while the goalkeeper made several saves to keep the scoreline respectable.

What the result means

The three points are valuable for Almeria as they look to stay in the promotion picture in the Spanish Segunda Division. For Real Sociedad B, the defeat is a reminder of how unforgiving the division can be for a young side. Their attacking intent was encouraging, but the defensive errors and the timing of Almeria’s goals proved costly.