The Copa del Rey match against Eibar will mark Manuel Pellegrini’s 100th match as coach with Málaga CF’s first team.
Executive Vice-President, Moayad Shatat presented the Chilean-born coach with a commemorative photograph, whilst one of the first team’s captains, Duda, gave the coach a signed shirt. The presentation took place in La Rosaleda’s press room, just before the squad left for Bilbao this afternoon. Advisory Consultant, Francisco Martín Aguilar was also present, along with General Manager, Vicente Casado; Presidential Director, Víctor Varela; Administration, Legal and Financial Assistant Manager, Manuel Novo; Sports Manager, Mario Husillos, and other members of the coaching team.