Manolo Sanlúcar’s reserve team, in 20th place in the standings with 17 points, face the rival in 11th place (35 points).
The match will be officiated by Nicolás Garcelán Docio from Valencia, his second season in the bronze category of Spanish football. This will be his first time refereeing Atlético Malagueño in an official match.
Players in common FC Jumilla-Atlético Malagueño
Sergio*, Manu Torres*, Julián, Quaye and Ian Soler
(*) Under the Málaga CF ‘B’ name
(**) Homegrown Malaguista, Aitor Embela also played for the Murcia team
Coaches in common FC Jumilla-Atlético Malagueño
None
To take into account
- Chica and Juande, with 4 yellow cards, and Abqar, having accumulated 9, are the Malaguistas on the brink of sanction.
- Ian Soler is suspended from this game.
- Malagueño are 11 points away, with 33 still in play, from the team (CF Villanovense) marking the play-off position for permanency.
- English player, Wilson remains the rival team’s highest scorer with 6 goals. Hicham, with 3 goals, is the Blue and Whites’ highest scorer.
- Edu Luna, FC Jumilla player, is the grandson of Eduardo Luis Luna Alonso, who was a CD Málaga player (1961-1964)
Stats and facts
- The first official match between FC Jumilla and the Malaguista squad in Murcia.
- The balance of results on matchday 28 in Second B is 1 draw (0-0 against the then Sevilla FC ‘B’) and 1 defeat (2-5 against Córdoba CF) for MCF’s reserve team.
