Previews
FRI 07.04.2017
Team News:
- Malaga CF: Bakary Kone and Zdravko Kuzmanovic (both injured); Keko (suspended)
- FC Barcelona: Arda Turan, Rafinha and Aleix Vidal (all injured); Gerard Pique and Ivan Rakitic (both suspended)
Malaga (15th, 30 pts):
- The Andalusians' victory at El Molinon in midweek put paid to a run of six games without winning, during which they lost five times and so had a solitary draw to show for their efforts. That crucial win in Gijon, the first since Michel was appointed as coach, also took Malaga eight points clear of the relegation zone.
MCFNews| @MichelGonzalez: "#MálagaFCB arrives at a good time" #VamosMálaga https://t.co/u8X2kOsInR
— Málaga CF English (@MalagaCF_en) April 7, 2017
- Los Boquerones have only suffered two defeats in their last five LaLiga Santander meetings with Barcelona. However, they have lost their last three games at La Rosaleda – against Real Betis, D. Alaves and Atletico Madrid – and haven't prevailed at home to the Catalan giants since 2003.
Barcelona (2nd, 69 pts):
- Luis Enrique's charges have won nine of their last 10 LaLiga Santander encounters to stay hot on the heels of table-topping Real Madrid, whom they are just two points behind. With Los Blancos facing a tricky test in the local derby against Atletico Madrid, Barça will have earmarked this weekend as a possible opportunity to climb to the summit.
- Los Azulgranas are unbeaten in their last 10 trips to La Rosaleda in the league (W8 D2).
Luis Enrique: Málaga a good test for us! Find out what the coach has to say ahead of tomorrow's game https://t.co/mivbxm6KzJ #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/rHMXzd2vFl
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 7, 2017
Getting to La Rosaleda
Address: Paseo Martiricos, 29011 Malaga
Bus: Stops 1505 and 1570 on line 15
Stadium location here
Time: 20:45
Stadium: La Rosaleda
Referee: Gil Manzano, Jesus
TV: Watch the game in your country
Hashtag: #MálagaFCB
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