Málaga CF are up against UD Ibiza on LaLiga SmartBank matchday 20. Kick-off is on Sunday at the Can Misses-Power Electronics stadium at 14:00.
The Malaguistas, in 21st place with 15 points face this rival in 22nd place with the same number of points (15). The match will be broadcast by LaLiga SmartBank TV.
Officiating is José Antonio López Toca. The 40-year-old referee from Cantabria has been in the Second Division for six seasons. So far in this campaign he has officiated two Málaga CF games, both away from La Rosaleda (1-3 in Miranda de Ebro and 2-1 in Cartagena). In charge of the VAR is Adrián Cordero Vega, also from Cantabria.
Players in common UD Ibiza-Málaga CF
Kellyan and Cifuentes
(*) Mike Cevallos, former Malaguista homegrown player, belonged to UD Ibiza in the 21/22 season
Coaches in common UD Ibiza-Málaga CF
None
(*) Javi Baraja, ex UD Ibiza coach, played for Málaga B (04/05)
Match info
Manolo Reina is suspended from this match due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Burgos and Febas (the only Blue and White to have played all 19 league games) are on four yellow cards and the verge of suspension.
After playing against Granada at La Rosaleda, Alberto Escassi is the MCF player with the most appearances (87) in the Second Division.
Rubén Castro, with four goals, is the Blue and Whites’ top scorer, and since last Thursday the second ‘pichichi’ in history in the national league, two goals behind Quini. Cristian Herrera, also with four goals, is the top scorer for the locals.
Reserve team winger, Juanmita could make his debut. Registered to Atlético Malagueño, Murillo and Cristian have made their official debut this 22/23 season.
Away from home this league season, Málaga CF have obtained one victory, two draws and seven defeats (five points), scoring six goals and conceding 12.
UD Ibiza, at home, have accumulated three wins, two draws and five defeats (11 points), scoring nine goals and conceding 13.
Stats and facts
The second official match between UD Ibiza and Málaga CF at Can Misses. The last one was on matchday 2 of LaLiga SmartBank 21/22, ending in a 2-2 draw, with Blue and White goals from Luis Muñoz and Roberto.
In the 18/19 season, UD Ibiza played Atlético Malagueño in Segunda División B, defeating the Malaguistas at home by 2-1.
In the seven seasons MCF have played in the silver division, on matchday 20, the lads obtained one win, four draws and two defeats.
