Betis host Malaga in the Andalusian derby

Team News:

-R. Betis: Piccini (injured).

-Malaga CF: Kameni (injured).

Match Facts:

R. Betis (11th, 34 pts):

-Merino's team go into the game having lost 3-1 away to Athletic Club last weekend. The defeat ended a run of six straight games without defeat.

-The Verdiblancos have only lost twice since Merino's arrival in the dugout 10 games ago and they will be looking to bounce back from last week's setback.

 PRESS CONFERENCE | Adán: "Winning on Saturday would be a huge step forward”

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— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) March 16, 2016

-Betis ran out 1-0 winners away to Malaga earlier in the season and, with only two points separating the two teams, they will be looking to repeat that feat to leapfrog Malaga in the table.

Malaga CF (9th, 36 pts):

-Guillermo Ochoa took over between the posts in place of the injured Carlos Kameni and an impressive performance saw the Mexican keep a clean sheet at home to R. Sporting last weekend.

-Juanpi is still amazing Malaga fans. The Venezuelan starlet popped up again last weekend to score the winner against Sporting. He has so far notched up four goals and has the coach's full backing.

Last session of the week at La Rosaleda’s annexe ground https://t.co/YylBNR6xLv

— Málaga CLUBdeFÚTBOL (@MalagaCF_en) March 18, 2016

-Javi Gracia signed a contract extension with Malaga on 15th March, a deal keeping him at the club until June 2019.

What's on in Seville this weekend?

Make the most of St. Joseph's Day (Father's Day in Spain) and join your father for a stroll around the streets of the Andalusian capital. Take in City Hall, the Macarena Basilica (a Catholic church famous for housing The Virgin of Hope, a revered jewel-encrusted wooden statue), the famous Callejón del Agua street, the cathedral… immerse yourself in magical Seville before enjoying lunch in one of the city centre's many charming restaurants.

Getting to the Benito Villamarin:

Address: Av de Heliopolis, 41012 Sevilla.

Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 6, 34 and A6.

Stadium location here

Time: 22:05 CET
Stadium: The Benito Villamarin Stadium
Referee:Clos Gomez, Carlos
TV:  Watch the game in your country
Hashtag: #RBBvMCF
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