Back in 2007-08, Derby County recorded the worst season in the history of Europe’s big five leagues, suffering relegation from the Premier League with only 11 points on their account.However, that awful record is under serious threat since La Liga strugglers Almeria have earned just six points – and not a single win – from their opening 23 games.Almeria were promoted to La Liga in 2022 and avoided relegation last season thanks to a dramatic 3-3 final-day draw at Espanyol.📌 Peor equipo de la historia de La Liga📌 Últimos a tropecientos puntos de la permanencia 📌 268 días desde la última victoria 📌 93 días desde el último gol celebrado en el Power HorseLa afición del Almería esta noche: Vídeo: @Javigoon_ pic.twitter.com/624KvIBQ41— UTELO (@untiroenlaolla) February 12, 2024 Newly appointed coach Gaizka Garitano improved the team’s defence but still lost his first six league games in charge. They were even eliminated from the Copa del Rey by fourth-tier Barbastro.What makes this season of theirs even more bizarre is the fact they look like a pretty decent team against those top opponents. They dominated away at Atletico Madrid for an hour but still lost 2-1, nearly claimed a point at champions Barcelona but were sunk by Sergi Roberto’s late winner, and held a deserved 2-0 interval lead at the Bernabeu before a wild second half saw Real Madrid pull level with two VAR-assisted strikes and then score a 99th-minute winner.According to ‘xG’ data, Almeria shouldn’t even be in La Liga’s relegation zone, never mind the worst team in history!##NAJAVA_MECA_7863384##The main issue is that Almeria’s defence is suffering terribly this season – they haven’t conceded a goal on three occasions only, against Betis, Mallorca and Girona (all at home), ending in goalless draws.Tonight, they face Athletic Bilbao and hope to finally end their terrible streak and avoid going down in history books as the worst top-flight side ever among the Top European leagues.Lowest points totals in Europe’s top leagues (since three points for a win)Premier League: Derby County 2007-08 (11)La Liga: Sporting Gijon 1997-98 (13)Bundesliga: Schalke 2020-21 (16)Ligue 1: Lens 1988-89 (17)Serie A: Pescara 2016-17 (18)LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 24FridayCadiz – Real Betis 0-2 (0-1)/Willian Jose 6, Fornals 46/SaturdayAlaves – Villarreal 1-1 (1-1)/Omorodion 25 – Cuenca 42/Real Sociedad – Osasuna 0-1 (0-0)/Budimir 49/Real Madrid – Girona 4-0 (2-0)/Vini 6, Bellingham 35, 54, Rodrygo 61/Las Palmas – Valencia 2-0 (0-0)/Alex Suarez 89, Cardona 90+5/SundayGetafe – Celta 3-2 (2-0)/Mayoral 41, Mata 45+2, 89 – Larsen 71, Allende 85/Mallorca – Rayo Vallecano 2-1 (0-0)/Sanchez 48, Muriqi 90+1 – Garcia 76/Sevilla – Atl. Madrid 1-0 (1-0)/Romero 15/Barcelona – Granada 3-3 (1-1)/Yamal 14, 80, Lewandowski 63 – Sanchez 43, Pellistri 60, Miquel 66/Monday21:00: (4.90) Almeria (3.60) Ath.Bilbao (1.75)***odds are subject to change***
