The Málaga team has emerged unscathed from all their derbies against regional rivals, with a streak of five draws in as many matches. Their opponents, including Córdoba, Almería, Cádiz, and Granada, have all been held to a tie by the blanquiazules. This impressive record has been marked by a series of emotional and intense encounters, with each match having its own unique story to tell. As the team heads into the final stretch of the season, they can take heart from the fact that they will be facing these same opponents at home, with the support of their fans firmly behind them.
One of the most notable aspects of Málaga’s derby performances has been their ability to come from behind and rescue points. Against Granada, for example, they had to overturn a two-goal deficit not once, but twice, with Alfonso Herrero’s penalty save in the 95th minute proving to be a crucial turning point. The match against Almería was also a thriller, with the visitors scoring a late equalizer in the dying seconds of the game. The return fixture in Almería was just as dramatic, with Málaga coming back from 2-0 down to secure a draw, and Luis Suárez missing a penalty in the 88th minute that would have given his team all three points.
The derby against Cádiz was another intense affair, with Málaga once again having to come from behind to rescue a point. The match against Córdoba was a more subdued affair, with the visitors grateful for Alfonso Herrero’s saves that prevented them from slipping to defeat. With Cádiz, Granada, and Córdoba all still to visit La Rosaleda, Málaga will be looking to continue their unbeaten run in the derbies and push for a strong finish to the season.
Emotion runs high in Andalusian derbies
The Andalusian derbies have been a highlight of the season so far, with each match providing its own unique brand of excitement and drama. The match against Granada at Los Cármenes was a prime example, with Málaga having to come from behind twice to secure a point. The penalty save by Alfonso Herrero in the 95th minute was a particular highlight, and one that ultimately proved to be the difference between a win and a loss for the home team. The aftermath of the match was also notable, with Guillermo Abascal losing his job as coach just minutes after the final whistle.
The matches against Almería have also been full of drama, with the visitors scoring a late equalizer in the first match and Málaga coming back from 2-0 down to secure a draw in the return fixture. The match against Cádiz was another intense affair, with Málaga having to come from behind to rescue a point. The team will be looking to continue this trend as they face their regional rivals in the coming weeks, with the support of their fans firmly behind them.
Some of the key fixtures still to come include the visit of Cádiz to La Rosaleda, as well as the return matches against Granada and Córdoba. With the team in high spirits and their fans fully behind them, Málaga will be looking to push for a strong finish to the season and make the most of their unbeaten run in the derbies.
