Match preview: #AlbaceteMálaga

The Blue and Whites, in 13^th place in the standings with 26 points, face ‘Alba’ with 14 points in 22^nd place. The match is kicking off this afternoon at the Carlos Belmonte at 18:15 horas (Movistar LaLiga).

The match will be officiated by Jon Ander González Esteban from the Basque Country, who has refereed Málaga CF in two official matches, both in the Copa del Rey, the most recent being a few weeks ago against Coruxo FC. The Blue and White results are one win and one defeat.

Javier Iglesias Villanueva from the Galician school is in charge of the VAR.

Players in common Albacete Balompié-Málaga CF

Ángelo*, Basti*, Emilio, José González, Axier, Calandria, Salva Ballesta, José Juan Luque, Antonio Hidalgo, Antonio López, Pina, Carpintero, Jon Erice, Edu Ramos, Sergio Sánchez, Héctor Hernández, Keko and Cifuentes.

(*) Also played for CD Málaga.

Coaches in common Albacete Balompié-Málaga CF

José González.

Players in common Albacete Balompié-CD Málaga 

Camoto, Lezama, Juanele, Parra, Antonio Merino, Jon García, Fonseca, Da Silva, Chesa and Padilla.

Coaches in common Albacete Balompié-CD Málaga

None.

Players who debuted with Málaga CF against Albacete Balompié at the Carlos Belmonte

Cristian Díaz (Albacete Balompié 2-2 Málaga CF, 03/01/1999).

Check it out

Luis Muñoz and Escassi, with four yellow cards, are the Malaguista players on the verge of suspension.

Juande, with four goals, is the top Malaguista scorer. Álvaro Peña and Diamanka, with two goals, are Albacete Balompié’s top scorers.

Away from home, Málaga CF have obtained five wins, one draw and four defeats (16 points) with 11 goals scored and 15 conceded.

At home, Albacete Balompié have secured two victories, three draws and four defeats (nine points), scoring eight goals and conceding 11.

Stats and facts

The sixth time Málaga CF will face Albacete Balompié in a Second Division clash at the Carlos Belmonte.

Up to now, the Malaguista balance of results includes one win, one draw and three defeats. In addition, there are two First Division games, both of which ended in victory for the Malaguistas. A total of nine goals were scored and nine conceded.

Twenty-two years later, both teams meet again, playing the first match of the year. On the previous occasion, the duel was held on 3^rd January 1999 which ended in a 2-2 draw. Ortega and Yahaya scored for the outfit from Castilla-La Mancha, whilst Catanha and Movilla converted for Málaga CF.

In the past five seasons in the Second Division, on matchday 20, Málaga CF obtained one victory (3-0 against CD Toledo), two draws (1-1 against Granada 74 CF and 0-0 against Extremadura UD) and two defeats (1-0 against Cádiz CF and 0-3 against CF Reus).