Málaga CF held a joint training session with its reserve team, Atlético Malagueño, on Tuesday. The workout took place at the annex field of La Rosaleda stadium, as reported by Sport.es, and served as the first session following the controversial draw in their league opener.
The coaching staff was led by first-team coach Juanfran Funes and reserve team boss Bravo. Players from both squads worked together on tactical and possession drills. This type of activity aims to foster cohesion and allows the coaches to closely observe academy players in a competitive environment.
Who is injured at Málaga CF?
The squad is navigating this part of the season with several significant absences. Players Aaron Ochoa, Niño, Calero, Moussa, and Murillo did not take part in the collective training. All of them are undergoing individual recovery processes, with the clear goal of rejoining the group as soon as possible. The status of each player can be followed on our injuries page.
The absence of these footballers conditions Juanfran Funes's options for the upcoming match. The team has four training sessions scheduled before traveling to Madrid, so the progress of these cases will be key.
How was Málaga CF's league debut?
The joint training came after the team's first official match of the season. Málaga CF kicked off their campaign at home on Monday against RC Deportivo, in a game that ended in a draw. The result, considered controversial due to some refereeing decisions, yielded an initial point that the club is eager to improve upon quickly.
This draw places the team in a mid-table position in the early standings, which you can check in our standings section. The performance served as the first real test for Juanfran Funes's side, which must now show its ability to react away from home.
What is Málaga CF preparing for Real Madrid?
Málaga CF's next fixture is one of the most demanding on the calendar. The team will travel to the capital to face Real Madrid on the third matchday of LALIGA EA SPORTS. The match will be played on Sunday at 17:00 at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
This game represents the first major away test of the season for Málaga. The full season schedule, including this clash, is available on our fixtures page. After a rest day on Wednesday, the team will return to training on Thursday with full focus on this challenge. The squad will look to make the most of the preparatory sessions to arrive in the best possible condition for a always difficult venue.
The makeup of the team that faces Real Madrid will depend heavily on the progress of the injured players. Juanfran Funes and his staff will have to make important decisions regarding the lineup, weighing both the physical condition of the players and the tactical approach for a powerful opponent. The blue-and-white side faces a decisive week to lay the foundations for their season.
