Paco, Arturo and Manolo represent the sentiment of the Malaguista supporters’ clubs and animation groups who, whatever happens, support their team. It's called Commitment.
Paco Martín (Peña Malaguista Sobre Ruedas) has been a Malaguista since before he can remember. “I’m 52 years old and I’ve been coming to La Rosaleda since I was one. In my heart there is no team other than Málaga,” he said.
Due to his physical condition, he knows perfectly well what he’s talking about when he says that “life has many difficulties, one way or another.” In true Málaga style, Paco urges the fans who come to La Rosaleda to “cheer on the team until the last minute, until the referee blows the whistle, and we win the match.”
Arturo Caracuel, an iconic Blue and White supporter and prominent member of the Federation of Malaguista Peñas, breathes for Malagueñas and his hometown team. “Those of us who are there will always be there. We’re not from Málaga because we’re in First or Second Division,” he stressed.
“Málaga is more than just a football team. It’s a feeling, something that we carry in our veins. If we didn't believe, we wouldn't be Malaguistas,” said Arturo who makes an interesting parallel: “We need to be stronger in the face of adversity. It’s like you have someone close to you who is unwell. Are you going to give up on them? It would be the other way around, right?”
Manolo Moronta (Peña Malaguista de Teba) represents the Malaguistas of the province who travel many kilometres there and back to see Málaga play at La Rosaleda. “We need to cheer on the team, travel to the stadium and do everything possible to ensure Málaga stays, at least, where it is,” he commented.
His message is simple and direct. “We have to continue supporting Málaga. The stadium has to be full and we need to support the team. And of course, we must win, there's no other choice,” said Manolo who is clear that “between all of us we can do it.”
