April 15, 2012 3:00 PM BST
Estadio La Rosaleda — Málaga
Team News
Malaga
Malaga suffered a disastrous final 10 minutes against Villarreal on
Thursday to throw the race for the fourth Champions League place wide
open again.
Carlos Kameni was sent-off in the action that led to Villarreal's
equaliser so he will be suspended, and with Willy Caballero also out
injured, third-choice keeper Rubén Martínez will start in goal.
Duda is also banned after picking up his fifth yellow card of the
season, but Martin Demichelis returns from suspension to take his place
in midfield.
probable lineups : Martínez, Monreal, Mathijsen, Weligton, Sánchez, Maresca, Demichelis, Eliseu, Carzola, Isco, Rondón. (4-2-3-1).
Real Sociedad
Carlos Vela was on target for the fifth time in his last five games but
Sociedad couldn't hold on to the lead as they drew with Real Betis last
time out.
The Mexican is expected to revert to his role as the lone striker as he
often does for away games as Imanol Agirretxe is a doubt. Mikel Aranburu could also miss out with a back injury and Vadim Demidov
remains on the sidelines, but goalkeeper Claudio Bravo returns from
suspension.
probable lineups : Zubikarai, Estrada, González, Ansotegi, Cadamuro, Illarramendi, Elustondo, Prieto, Zurutuza, Griesmann, Vela. (4-2-3-1).
Malaga have won 6 of their last 7 home matches in La Liga.
Malaga have scored at least 3 goals in 4 of their last 6 home matches in La Liga.
Malaga have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Real Sociedad in all competitions.
Real Sociedad have won 5 of their last 6 matches against Malaga in all competitions.
Real Sociedad have conceded at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 away matches in La Liga.
Real Sociedad have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 7 away matches against Malaga in all competitions.
Real Sociedad have failed to win their last 6 away matches in La Liga.
Head to Head
Malaga| Apr 12, 2012 | Villarreal 2 - Malaga 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 9, 2012 | Malaga 3 - Racing 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Malaga 0 - Betis 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Espanyol 1 - Malaga 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Malaga 4 - Rayo Vallecano 2 | LIGA |
Real Sociedad| Apr 10, 2012 | Real Sociedad 1 - Betis 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Espanyol 2 - Real Sociedad 2 | LIGA |
| Apr 1, 2012 | Real Sociedad 4 - Rayo Vallecano 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Real Madrid CF 5 - Real Sociedad 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 21, 2012 | Real Sociedad 1 - Levante 3 | LIGA |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Dec 4, 2011 | Real Sociedad 3 - Malaga 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 13, 2011 | Real Sociedad 0 - Malaga 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Oct 31, 2010 | Malaga 1 - Real Sociedad 2 | |
| Spain - Segunda Division (ESP2) | Apr 26, 2008 | Malaga 0 - Real Sociedad 2 | |
| Spain - Segunda Division (ESP2) | Nov 25, 2007 | Real Sociedad 2 - Malaga 0 |
Malaga have won six of their last seven games at La Rosaleda, whilst
Sociedad have only taken one point from the last possible 18 on the
road.
Despite the disappointment with the result, Manuel Pellegrini wasn't too
disheartened by his players' performance at El Madrigal on Thursday and
they will expect to return to winning ways on home soil.
Malaga 2 - 1 Real Sociedad
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