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Sevilla vs Málaga Match Preview

Sevilla wants to avoid its eigth consecutive winless match as Malaga visits the Sanchez Pizjuan. Copa del Rey' reigning champion Sevilla wants to obtain a safe victory to secure qualification for the next round, in which they're likely to face a powerful rival.

Sevilla's coach Gregorio Manzano recovers Frederic Kanoute for this year's last game, but not Federico Fazio or Jesus Navas. Luis Fabiano and Antonio Negredo will be leading the attack, as Alejandro Alfaro and Jose Carlos Fernandez occupy the wings.

Malaga suffered two sound defeats in its last two Liga matches and wants to obtain a positive result in Sevilla to finish the year in the best possible way. Manuel Pellegrini recovers Patrick Mtiliga as well as Juanmi and Recio, both from Malaga's youth team.

Malaga's attack will be compromised as neither Sebastian Fernandez nor Ivan Bolado will be able to perform. Sevilla is the favorite, will they take a decisive step to repeat last year's glory?

Sevilla vs Málaga Match Report

Sevilla suffered Malaga's visit to the Sanchez Pizjuan. The hosts opened the score early in the first half thanks to Alejandro Alfaro, but Jose Rondon gave the advantage to Malaga with a double in less than 10 minutes. Sevilla finished the first half one goal behind, but eventually Koffi Romaric lead Gregorio Manzano's Palanganas towards an important victory.

"Of course I'm concerned, we receive an abnormal amount of goals" said Malaga's coach Manuel Pellegrini. It was Sevilla's first victory in eight matches, in which they were defeated six times.

As Sevilla levelled the game in the 32th minute thanks to Antonio Negredo's header, it looked like the second half won't be as difficult as early expected. Malaga's midfielder Quincy, who assisted Rondon in the first two goals, found the net with a powerful shot.

Sevilla might not have played their best game in the season, but the frequent mistakes committed by the visitors' defense gave them a fair opportunity to secure the game, and they didn't waste it. Malaga will have to struggle next week at home to claim their ticket for King Cup's next round.

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