Probable Lineups
4-4-1-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.
Missing Players
Malaga
Celta Vigo
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Julio Baptista | Out | 6.71 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Samuel | Out | 6.7 | |
Hugo Mallo | Out | 7.25 | |
Andrés Túñez | Out | 6.8 |
Team News
Malaga
Celta Vigo
- A second consecutive league defeat to Barcelona last weekend left Malaga three points off Betis in fourth place but they will be confident of getting back to winning ways against a Celta side that has only avoided defeat once on the road all season.
- Manuel Pellegrini will recall Willy Caballero, Martin Demichelis, Isco and Joaquin after they were all rested for their second of three matches against Barca in 10 days on Wednesday.
- Lucas Piazon could also make his debut after completing a six-month loan move from Chelsea earlier in the week.
- Celta fell back to within a point of the bottom three as they lost a relegation battle with Espanyol last weekend.
- Vadim Demidov and Jonny will continue to deputise for the injured Andres Tunez and Hugo Mallo in defence and despite defeat in Barcelona last weekend Paco Herrera is not expected to make any changes from the start.