The four Málaga players taking part in the Copa America: Ochoa, Rosales, Juanpi and Villanueva, weren’t part of the last Group C match, held in the early hours of this morning between Mexico and Venezuela. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, allowing Mexico to end as group winners.
The Blue and Whites’ goalkeeper, who was in the starting line-up in the last match with his country against Jamaica, watched this game from the bench. Rosales, a regular in the ‘Vinotinto’ starting-11 was also not in action as a precaution, following the blow to his left ankle in the match against Uruguay. Juanpi and Villanueva also watched from the bench.
Both teams have already qualified to the quarter-finals of the Copa America Centenario. Mexico will face the second-placed team in Group D (Sunday 19th, 4 a.m.), whilst Venezuela will come up against Peru in the next round (Saturday 18th, 2 a.m.)
Cop, not called-up due to suspension
Málaga striker, Duje Cop wasn’t part of the Croatia line-up for the first group stage match of the Euro 2016 following suspension, as he was sent off in the last qualifying match. Croatia defeated Turkey by 1-0, with a goal from Luka Modric.
