He Malagain, facing the long road back to redemption, has six finals ahead. The first of them looms this coming Sunday, and the club will be looking to rebound after a tough moment that nearly slipped away. The team is focused, disciplined, and determined to seize the opportunity that a must-win match could bring at this stage of the season.
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The Andalusians have picked up ten of the last fifteen possible points and sit five points away from the crucial safety mark they have been pursuing all campaign. Lugo, on the other hand, sit fourteen points behind the same threshold, with 18 points still up for grabs and a win could close the gap significantly. The possibility remains that Málaga, along with a Racing win elsewhere, could propel them into a First RFEF spot this week if results align in their favor.
Throughout the week Málaga has been able to count on nearly full squad depth, with the exception of junior Lake who has been sidelined by a viral illness. The only player not traveling for the match due to fitness concerns is Luis Muñoz, who is dealing with a quad overload and will sit out to recover fully.
The summary of Lugo vs. Malaga Second Division 2022-2023: video, goals and statistics
The clock is ticking toward the second half, with the interval complete and the teams set to restart the action. The atmosphere remains intense as players adjust and coaches provide last-minute instructions in the tunnel and from the technical areas.
First Half ends, Lugo 0, Malaga CF 2.
The early moments in the second period show Málaga pressing with intent, looking to extend their lead and dampen Lugo’s hopes of a comeback in front of their home supporters. A swift sequence of passes and smart off-ball movement keeps Lugo on the back foot as Málaga looks to claim another goal before the hour mark.
minute 45. Shot stopped in the left corner. Aleix Febas (Málaga CF) delivers a right-footed strike from the left side of the box, finishing with precision. The play is set up by Fran Villalba, who expertly creates the opening with his assist from the left flank.
minute 45. Juande Rivas (Málaga CF) fires a right-footed shot from the six-yard box, but the attempt travels narrowly wide to the left. The cross into the area by Fran Villalba keeps the pressure high for Málaga as they look to seal the result.
minute 36. Fran Villalba (Málaga CF) is shown a yellow card for a dangerous foul, reminding everyone that the match remains fiercely contested and requires discipline on and off the ball.
minute 34. Gooooool! Lugo 0, Málaga CF 2. Fran Villalba (Málaga CF) delivers a right-footed strike from the center of the box to the top right corner, capitalizing on the cross from Ruben Castro to cap a patient build-up.
minute 32. Gooooool! Lugo 0, Málaga CF 1. Rubén Castro (Málaga CF) heads the ball from the center of the box into the top right corner. The finish comes from a well-placed cross by Pablo Chavarria, punishing Lugo’s defense with a precise header.
Minute 29. Pablo Chavarria (Málaga CF) attempts a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but the ball misses narrowly to the right, signaling Málaga’s intent to increase pressure and convert chances into goals.
Minute 27. Stopped shot. Pablo Clavería (Lugo) executes a right-footed effort from outside the box, testing the Málaga goalkeeper with a shot from distance.
25 minutes. Josep Señé (Lugo) launches a hopeful header from the central zone toward goal, but the attempt misses to the left. Javier Avilés delivers a cross from a set-piece to support the effort and keep Lugo dangerous in the box.
22 minutes. Alberto Rodríguez (Lugo) rises to meet a cross and heads the ball toward goal, but the attempt is framed by the cross delivered from the right by Javier Avilés. The interaction between their wingers and the set-piece presence remains a clear focal point of Lugo’s approach.
16 minutes. Fran Villalba (Málaga CF) cuts in from the right and fires a shot toward the far post, but the sequence ends with the ball missing to the right. Ruben Castro again plays a crucial role in the buildup, facilitating the run and providing the assist lane for the finishing touch.
11 minutes. Rubén Castro (Málaga CF) hits a left-footed strike from outside the box that travels very close to the right post but veers just wide. Pablo Chavarría sets up the chance with a precise cross from the left, demonstrating the team’s relentless optimism in front of goal.
minute 19. Pablo Clavería (Lugo) fires a right-footed shot from outside the box; the attempt misses the top left corner, and Josep Sene earns the assist as he feeds the ball into space for the finish.
Get started. Start the match! Roll the ball in the Anxo Carro.
Eleven confirmed from Lugo
Source: Goal