The match will be officiated by Dámaso Arcediano Monescillo from Castilla-La Mancha, who has refereed Málaga CF in seven official games, all in the Second Division. The Malaguista results are three draws and four defeats.
Players in common CF Rayo Majadahonda-Málaga CF
Héctor Hernández
(*) Goalkeeper Álvaro Fernández, part of the current Rayo Majadahonda squad, together with Fininho and Echu, are the local players with a past in the Malaguista youth ranks
Coaches in common CF Rayo Majadahonda-Málaga CF
None
(*) Current Rayo Majadahonda coach, Abel Gómez, played for Málaga CF ‘B’
Match info
- Moussa Diarra, a homegrown Malaguista called-up for this game, may make his official first team debut.
- Rayo Majadahonda are in 3rd place of Primera RFEF Group I, having obtained eight wins, three draws and five defeats in 16 games. Raúl Sánchez, with eight goals, is the rival’s top scorer.
- The Madrid outfit eliminated Eldense in the previous round of the Cup competition, with a 0-1 away win.
Stats and facts
- The second time the Majariegos and Malaguistas will face each other at the Cerro del Espino stadium. The last time was in 2018/19 when Málaga CF won by 0-1 thanks to a goal from Adrián González in what was then known as Liga 1|2|3.
- Málaga CF haven’t played a Copa del Rey match in Madrid since 3rd January 2012. The last time was against Real Madrid CF at the Santiago Bernabéu, with the Whites winning by 3-2.
