The match played last Sunday between UD Almería and Málaga CF was marked by a series of unfortunate events, both before and after the final whistle. From a police intervention prior to the match that resulted in an injured fan, to a brawl between players from both teams at the end of the game, the day was marred by tension.
“"Málaga Club de Fútbol wishes to express its firmest condemnation of the incidents that occurred during the match played last Sunday between UD Almería and our entity, events completely alien to the values of respect, coexistence, and sportsmanship that should always govern football."
The Málaga entity regretted that situations arose that deviate from the climate of cordiality and mutual respect that has historically existed between both fan bases. The club believes that an unnecessary atmosphere of tension was generated that did not contribute to good coexistence or the normal development of a sporting event.
Furthermore, Málaga CF denounced the presence of unaccredited individuals on the pitch at the end of the match, who intervened in the dispute between the players. This situation, according to the statement, is incomprehensible and exacerbates the perception of disorder.
The controversy extended to social media, where an account from the red-and-white club posted a message mocking the celebration of a Málaga goal, which was later deleted. Málaga CF described this action as an unnecessary provocation that does not foster cordiality between clubs and fan bases.
Finally, the white-and-blue club reiterated its commitment to football as a space for encounter and brotherhood between cities and sister fan bases. It concluded by inviting UD Almería to their next visit to La Rosaleda, assuring that they will be received with the hospitality and respect that have always characterized the entity and the city of Málaga.
