Relive everything from La Rosaleda last Sunday in the crucial victory against FC Cartagena. From the arrival at the stadium to the fans’ dedication on a day in which the player number 12 was amazing yet again.
What an emotional afternoon on Sunday at La Rosaleda! The Málaga CF players, after an incredible welcome by their fans, got off the bus, focused, and determined to give the best of themselves. Now it was their turn to reward the support received two hours before kick-off against FC Cartagena on matchday 36 of LaLiga SmartBank.
Minutes later, the doors opened for the public to enter the Martiricos ground. The young Malaguistas had their faces painted Blue and White, they were given team stickers and were greeted by the Súper Boke mascot.
In addition, the fictional characters from the Asociación Superheroes Un Niño Una Sonrisa were seen in the stands to continue creating a beautiful positive atmosphere.
The seats were filling up while the team carried out the warm-up. MCFTV entered the dressing room during an intimate moment in which all the players exchanged messages of encouragement. “We’re going to get everyone involved, we are spectacular!” Escassi said. “Let’s give our all, we can do it”! said Esteban Burgos.
Pellicer said before the match got underway: “This is a match to show our personality and to be brave. And you have shown it. We are going to enjoy all these people, and I am sure that everything will go our way.”
The cries of Malaga, Malaga! inside the room preceded ¡Sí, se puede! from the Frigiliana Escort Kids on the way to the pitch.
As they went out onto the pitch, La Rosaleda displayed an impressive Blue and White mosaic to continue encouraging the team, which was reinforced by the a cappella hymn sung by the 25,314 Malaguistas in the stands.
The atmosphere created was the trigger for a start to the match in which Málaga CF sought to take the lead. And they did in the 21st minute with Chavarría's goal that sparked euphoria. The ¡sí, se puede! was again heard even louder this time.
At half-time it was time to recharge, while on the pitch four young Malaguistas took a Junior Penalty accompanied by Súper Boke.
A second half in which the fans and the team remained bursting with enthusiasm made way for the celebration of a victory as well-deserved as it was suffered. Celebration on the field and a statement from captain Escassi acknowledging the respectable share of responsibility in the victory: “A million thanks to the fans, it's crazy. There are no words, with the reception they gave us it was impossible not to win today.”
The second consecutive victory on an unforgettable Sunday, and there are six finals left. We can do it! ¡Sí, se puede!
