Historic parallel
The beginnings of the 2007/08 season in the Second Division. Muñiz’s Málaga, imperial leaders after winning the first seven games of the competition, visited Elche and lost… by 2-0. Eleven years later, in the same position and with the same coach, the same result. How curious!
Two goals conceded for the first time
The first time this season that MCF, in LaLiga 1|2|3, conceded two goals in one match. Munir, who has received three in seven games, didn’t manage to save the goals from Neyder and Borja. However, after 10 games, the average number of conceded goals (0’6) is still the best second best in the category after Alcorcón.
Yellow alert
Only one Málaga player was shown the yellow card in Elche. It was team captain Fede Ricca, the fourth of the season. The Uruguayan left-back joins Adrián and Ontiveros, who have also accumulated a cycle of four cards. There are now three players on the brink of sanction ahead of the next match. Keep an eye out.
Match number 50 for Ontiveros
At 21 years of age, the Marbella-born winger has reached a round number of matches with MCF. In all competitions, a total of 50. In the First Division he’s played 34 games (two goals and three assists), seven in the Copa del Rey (one assist) and another nine in the Second Division (two assists). Next objective, reach 100.
An always well-supported team
A good number of Malaguista followers went to the Martínez Valero to support their team. Like in previous away games, regardless of the proximity (Almería) or long distance (A Coruña), the Blue and White colours are always featured in the stands of the silver division teams. The travellers are clear examples of active Malaguismo.
