The hopes of Malaga for permanence in Andorra have suffered a setback, and this week the club will push to speed up the remaining chances during its visit to Villarreal B.
Everything surrounding Villarreal B and Malaga centers on the clash between a club chasing a miracle and a subsidiary squad with room to maneuver. The Andalusian side remains mathematically alive and has spent the week preparing for a crucial match against Castellón, keeping the squad intent clear. The coach, Sergio Pellicer, had twenty two professional players at his disposal during the training period, with no notable changes in the squad composition ahead of this important assignment.
Rather than surrender, the Málaga supporters have shown strong backing. The blue and white club anticipates that around four hundred Malaguistas will travel to La Cerámica to witness the clash. That figure marks a meaningful turnout for a side that has endured a difficult season and faces the challenge of turning around its form away from the home comforts of La Rosaleda.
Villarreal, by contrast, arrives with a stable outlook and sits comfortably placed in the standings thanks to a solid season by their affiliate team. The yellow squad will not rely on two players who were injured in the most recent match against Tenerife, Del Moral and Collados, as they recover and miss out on this game.
Villarreal B vs Malaga Second Division 2022-2023: video, goals and statistics
14 minutes. Gooooal! Villarreal B 0, Málaga CF 1. Pablo Chavarría (Málaga CF) converts a left footed finish from the right side of the six yard box into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Cristian Gutiérrez with a cross into the penalty area. This moment is a clear highlight for the visitors as they establish an early lead.
11 minutes. Attempt blocked. Rubén Castro (Málaga CF) fires a right footed effort from outside the box that does not find the target.
Minute 4. Adrián De la Fuente (Villarreal B) takes a right footed shot from outside the box that rises high and wide to the right. The chance comes after a header from Dani Tasende delivered from a corner.
Minute 4. Abraham Del Moral (Villarreal B) blocks a right footed shot from the center of the box.
Minute 4. Adrián De la Fuente (Villarreal B) again tests the defenses with a right footed shot from the edge of the box, this time blocked; Dani Tasende provides a cross in the penalty area.
Minute 3. Álex Millán (Villarreal B) sees a left footed shot stopped in the left corner of the goal area, with the assist coming from Sergio Lozano.
Kickoff approaches. The match is ready to start and the atmosphere is building as both sides prepare to compete for a crucial three points.
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