The Malaguistas, currently 5th with 41 points in the promotion playoff zone, face Real Sociedad B in 17th place with 28 points in the table.
Players in common Real Sociedad B-Málaga CF
Mikel Roteta, Jon Bakero, Cristo Romero, Hervías, Sangalli, Gabilondo, Lobete and Jauregi
(*) Zubillaga played for both Real Sociedad B and Málaga B
(**) José Mari Bakero, a youth graduate from San Sebastián, coached Málaga B in the Second Division.
(***) Loren Juarros, Málaga’s sporting director, played for Real Sociedad’s B team (1984-86), previously known as San Sebastián
Coaches in common Real Sociedad B-Málaga CF
None
(*) There were no players or coaches in common between CD Málaga and Real Sociedad B
Match info
• Alfonso Herrero is the only Málaga CF player to have played all 2,250 minutes of the league season. The goalkeeper from Toledo ranks second so far in total saves (83), behind UD Almería’s goalkeeper Andrés Fernández (88).
• Chupe is Málaga’s top scorer (10) and top assister (3) in LALIGA HYPERMOTION. Carrera, with 10 goals, is the highest scorer for the home team.
• David Larrubia, who has 6 goals and 2 assists this season, is the league’s top dribbler, tied with Deportivo’s Yeremay, with both completing 71 successful dribbles.
• Einar is suspended due to accumulation of yellow cards. Izan Merino, Puga, and Aaron Ochoa each have four yellow cards in the cycle, just one away from a federation suspension.
• Málaga CF, playing away in the league, have recorded four wins, one draw, and seven losses in 12 matches (13 points), scoring 12 goals and conceding 16.
• Real Sociedad B have played 12 home matches, achieving five wins, five draws, and two losses (20 points), scoring 17 goals and conceding 12.
Stats and facts
• This is the second time Málaga CF face Real Sociedad B away in an official Second Division match.
• The only previous meeting in San Sebastián ended in favour of the home side. On matchday 28 of the 2021/22 season, Xabi Alonso’s team won 2-0, with goals from Karrikaburu and Roberto López.
• Real Sociedad B are currently completing their second historic season in what is now called LIGA HYPERMOTION. Under its previous San Sebastián name, the team played two seasons in the Second Division (1960/61 and 1961/62).
• In the nine seasons Málaga CF played in the Second Division, on matchday 26, the team recorded two wins, five draws, and two losses.