Málaga CF and Almería faced off in the first leg of the promotion playoff, and the match ended with a 0-0 draw. The team, led by Sergio Pellicer, had clear chances to score, especially in the second half, but couldn't capitalize on any of them. Joaquín Muñoz and Niño were the standout players for Málaga CF, while Embarba and Arribas were the most dangerous for Almería. The second leg will be played next Saturday at the Almería Stadium, and Málaga CF needs a win to promote to La Liga. The red and white team, which played with a solid defense, also had its chances, but couldn't score. The match statistics show that Málaga CF had 58.9% of possession, while Almería shot eight times on goal. Larrubia, from Málaga CF, said that the draw is fair, and that the team needs to score a goal to win the match in the second leg. Embarba, from Almería, highlighted his team's bravery and the importance of playing at home in the second leg. The atmosphere at La Rosaleda was intense, with the visiting fans celebrating the draw. Málaga CF will visit the Almería Stadium next Saturday for the second leg of the promotion playoff, and the team needs a win to promote to La Liga. The team is focused on recovering and preparing for the second leg, and the players are confident that they can get the win they need. The coach, Sergio Pellicer, will have to make some adjustments to the team's strategy to try and get the win, and the players will have to be at their best to overcome Almería.