The match between the Malaguistas and Bilbaínos will be officiated by Del Cerro Grande, who up to now has refereed Málaga CF in 14 First Division matches, with a balance of 7 victories, 2 draws and 5 defeats. Out of these 14 games, 8 have taken place at La Rosaleda, with a total of 5 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. The Málaga CF 2-1 Athletic Club match last season was also arbitrated by Del Cerro Grande.
Players in common Málaga CF-Athletic Club
None
Players in common CD Málaga-Athletic Club
Ramos (*), Aroma, Garay, Deusto, Uriarte, Burgueña, Martín and Txirri
(*) Under the CD Malacitano name
Coaches in common CD Málaga-Athletic Club
Antonio Barrios, Juan Otxoa and Milorad Pavić
To take into account:
- Málaga CF and Athletic Club have locked horns 16 times at La Rosaleda in the First Division. Nine ended in victory for the Malaguistas, along with 3 draws and 4 defeats.
- Málaga CF, on matchday 6 over the last 16 seasons in the elite, has obtained 6 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats.
