If we take a look at the classification of the Second Division, we find that Malaga is involved in a dangerous League of seven. Alcorcón is virtually hopeless with its insufficient 17 points, but Fuenlabrada and Amorebieta are in the fight with 26, Sanse (30), Sporting (35), Mirandés (36), Málaga (37) and Huesca (38). A group that Las Palmas (41 points) could join if they don’t come out of their doldrums.
The analysis is interesting and increases the tremendous importance that next Saturday’s match between Fuenlabrada and Málaga will have. If the people of Malaga win, they will distance their opponent by an almost insurmountable 14 points (plus the goal average). But a defeat could bring the people from Madrid up to eight and, what is worse, the Real Sociedad subsidiary to four (33 against 37 for the people from Malaga) plus the aforementioned lost goal average.
Indeed. The famous golaveraje, that particular league between two clubs, has been lost by Málaga with Sporting, Sanse and Mirandéyes With Amorebieta it is tied (both games ended 1-2). In the latter case, it would be necessary to go to the goal difference. And today it is favorable to the Basques with -15 against at least 17 of the Blue and Whites.
Beyond the points, necessary to rage, it is essential to beat direct rivals such as Fuenla, Huesca and, if necessary, Las Palmas because in a presumable final with equal points, the classification order would be resolved based on leagues between two, three, four and even five teams. A hypothetical three-way tie with Mirandes and Sporting would be very bad for Málaga because against these two teams they have only scored two points. Or multiple draws where Asturians and wild boars participated.
The playoff, almost impossible
And beware of the calendar that Malaga will have because after the trip to Fuenlabrada they will receive Huesca and then, a trip to Gironto face the team that marks the border towards the playoff. Míchel’s men have 49 points, that is, 12 more than Málaga. A good streak would give to dream. But unfortunately, Malaga has enough to try to ensure permanence as soon as possible.
Juande and Peybernes earrings
For the rest, Málaga is pending the status of two of its central defenders, Juande and Peybernes. The former was injured muscularly last Saturday against the PonferradinOh, the Frenchman is recovering from his injury to his left calf. Natxo hoped to have him for this Saturday. It won’t be easy.