The draw was carried out today for the upcoming season, with all matchdays unveiled. Juanfran Funes' Malagueño, who this year will form a coaching duo together with Raúl Iznata, is in full preparation mode. Up to now the boys have played two friendlies against Ceuta (1-2, Malaguista goal scored by Oñate) and Granada CF’s reserve team (1-1, Sergio Pimentel scored for the Malaguistas).
There have been several additions this summer to the Blue and White team. Specifically, goalkeeper Arturo; full-backs Mateo and Jon; attacking midfielder Jesús Martín; and forwards Bolívar, Cristian and Oñate, the latter returning after moving up to Segunda Federación last year with Juventud de Torremolinos. Funes will also have Juvenil players making the move up such as defenders, Arriaza and Recio, and forwards, Izan and Chupete.
Malagueño’s 22/23 season will kick off and end away from the Federación Malagueña de Fútbol ground. On matchday 1 the team will travel to Jaén to face Atlético de Porcuna CF (11th September). The regular season will end in April 2023, when Malagueño will play matchday 30 away against CD Estepona (23rd April).
Tercera Federación Group 9 is made up of 16 teams. Six are from Málaga, namely: CD El Palo FC, CD Estepona FS, FC Málaga City ACA, Marbella FC, UD Torre del Mar and our Malagueño. Arenas de Armilla Cultura and Deporte CF, Atlético de Porcuna CF, CD Huétor Tájar, CD Huétor Vega, CD Huracán Melilla, CD UD Ciudad de Torredonjimeno, CF Motril, Real Jaén CF, Torreperogil CD and UD Almería ‘B’ complete this competitive group.
(*) Check out the full match calendar on the Royal Andalusian Football Federation’s website.
