This will be the first encounter between these two rivals that the Catalán referee has arbitrated. So far this season he has refereed Málaga CF’s 4-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, and Athletic Club’s 1-2 away win against Getafe CF.
During his eight seasons in the First Division, Álvarez Izquierdo has officiated Málaga CF 13 times, resulting in six victories, three draws and four defeats. Three of the matches lost by the Blue and Whites were out of their five away games that Álvarez Izquierdo has refereed.
