Málaga CF are in urgent need of a reaction when they visit the Coliseum this Sunday. Following a home defeat to Villarreal (1-3) last Thursday, the Andalusian side face Getafe under pressure to improve their league standing, where they sit 19th with just three points from a possible 18.
The loss to Villarreal, despite a goal from Carlos Dotor, extended a poor run of form. In their last five league matches, Málaga have recorded two defeats and three draws, a record that keeps them in the relegation zone. The match against a Getafe side also coming off a loss to Real Sociedad represents a key opportunity to pick up points on the road.
Absences on both sides
The home team will be without several important defensive players. Abdel Abqar, Kiko Femenía and Ramón Terrats are injured, while striker Juanmi remains sidelined with a knee issue. For Málaga, the coaching staff hopes to field a similar lineup to the one that started against Villarreal, with Alfonso Herrero in goal and players like Juan Cruz and Pablo Martínez looking to create chances.
The squad aims to redirect their season during a demanding period of the schedule. A point at the Coliseum would move Málaga away from the direct relegation spots ahead of the upcoming international break.
