Málaga vs Sporting Gijón Match Preview
A true relegation six-pointer takes place this Tuesday at the Rosaleda. Only one point separate Malaga from Sporting on the table standings, and the three points might be enough for either Sporting or Malaga to secure its permanence in the Primera Division.
Manuel Pellegrini's Malaga are going through an excellent moment, having secured 13 out of the last 15 possible points. Such winning streak has changed Malaga in a deep way. Julio Baptista and Jose Rondon are playing a major role in Malaga's Renaissance, due to their offensive prowess and unrivaled efficiency.
Sporting's boss misses Ivan Cuellar and Diego Castro due to injuries. David Barral will be Sporting's main attacking referent, responsible for associating with Ayoze Garcia and Miguel Angel De las Cuevas to break through Malaga's defense.
Malaga's coach Manuel Pellegrini recovers Weligton in the back line. A vital clash for the category between two squads that have shown the best of themselves in the second half of the Spanish Liga, who can secure the three points?