Almeria, Villarreal in 3-3 draw

UD Almeria and Villarreal drew 3-3 in a Copa del Rey match that saw five goals in the final 25 minutes, setting the stage for high drama in next month’s second leg of the round of 32 tie.

The visiting La Liga side dominated the first half here on Thursday night, but the hosts, who play in the second division, got the first goal on a successful penalty by Chema Nuñez in the 52nd minute.