Málaga CF has announced its squad list for the demanding match against Eibar, confirming the anticipated return of David Larrubia. The blue and white team trained at the La Rosaleda facilities before embarking on their journey to Euskadi, where they will seek a positive result against one of the strongest opponents in the league.

The main novelty in the expedition is the return of Málaga-born winger David Larrubia, who rejoins Juanfran Funes' squad after recovering from a small fracture that kept him out for several weeks. Additionally, Málaga CF recovers two fundamental players, Ramón Enríquez and Rafa Rodríguez, who are available again after serving their respective suspensions. Atlético Malagueño's goalkeeper, Andrés Céspedes, joins the call-up, while Dani Sánchez is not included in the list.

The complete squad list called up by Juanfran Funes for the match against Eibar includes: Alfonso Herrero, Carlos López, Andrés Céspedes, Carlos Puga, Jokin Gabilondo, Einar Galilea, Javi Montero, Murillo, Recio, Rafita, Víctor García, Izan Merino, Carlos Dotor, Aaron Ochoa, Darko Brasanac, Rafa Rodríguez, Ramón Enríquez, David Larrubia, Haitam Abaida, Joaquín Muñoz, Julen Lobete, Adrián Niño, Chupete, and Eneko Jauregi.

Málaga CF coach, Juanfran Funes, appeared 48 hours before the match, describing it as a "powerful fixture" and of "extreme difficulty." Funes highlighted Eibar as the "best home team in the category" and the "best team in the second half of the season," with impressive statistics: 16 clean sheets and only two goals conceded in the last nine matches. For the Málaga coach, the first big challenge will be "to score a goal" against a team that, along with Las Palmas, concedes the fewest goals.

Funes emphasized that Málaga CF "likes challenges" and that they approach the match with "great enthusiasm and desire." Despite Eibar's magnificent high press and lethal mechanisms, the coach trusts his team's identity and their ability to "exploit some weakness" that the opponent might show. The objective is to replicate the good away performances that have led the club to victories.

This match represents a litmus test for Málaga CF on their journey, and the recovery of key players like David Larrubia, Ramón Enríquez, and Rafa Rodríguez injects an extra dose of morale and tactical options for Juanfran Funes. Fans hope the team will demonstrate its best version in Eibar.