Málaga CF wraps up preseason with an international friendly
Málaga CF has confirmed its final preseason match, a friendly against Al-Arabi of Qatar on August 6 at 8:00 PM at the Marbella Football Center. This will be the team's fourth preseason commitment and the third international one, following matches against Leicester City and Al-Ittihad. Managed by Juanfran Funes, the Málaga squad aims to accumulate competitive minutes before the start of LaLiga EA Sports.
What makes this match special?
Al-Arabi features players with experience in Spanish football, such as Pablo Sarabia and Rodri, a former Real Betis player. Their presence adds an extra competitive edge to the game, allowing Málaga to test itself against high-level opponents before the official season. The match will also take place at the Marbella Football Center, where the team has already played during preseason.
What's next for Málaga CF?
After this friendly, Málaga will travel to Ceuta just 24 hours later to compete in the Ciudad de Ceuta Trophy against the local team at the Alfonso Murube Stadium. The organization of the match against Al-Arabi will be handled by the Marbella Football Center, which will also manage ticket sales, available in the coming weeks.
How has the preseason gone so far?
Málaga CF has had an active preseason, with matches against renowned teams like Leicester City and Al-Ittihad. These games have helped evaluate the team's physical and tactical condition under Juanfran Funes, who aims to build a competitive squad for the upcoming Segunda División season.
