The match will serve as the fifth and final preparation test for the Málaga team before their return to the elite. The game, scheduled for August 12th at 9:00 PM, promises to be exciting, offering the blanquiazul fans a last home friendly clash.
La Rosaleda will once again host a highly anticipated match, following the encounter on June 14th against Almería. To date, 16,000 tickets have been sold, a figure that could increase for this duel marked by the team's return to their stadium.
Málaga faces the match with several significant absences. The injuries of Dotor and Calero have been confirmed, adding to those of central defenders Murillo and Moussa, and midfielder Juanpe, who is progressing in his gradual return to training. Aaron Ochoa also worked separately in the last session.
For Fulham, the only confirmed absence is defender Tom Cairney due to a knee injury. The English team features a notable Spanish presence, including former Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa, midfielder César Palacios, and ex-Merengue forward Gonzalo García.
This will be the fifth preseason match for both teams. Málaga has achieved two draws (against Leicester and Al-Ittihad), one victory (against Al-Arabi), and one defeat (against Ceuta). Fulham presents a more negative record, with two losses (against Crystal Palace and Norwich), one draw (against Al-Ahli), and one win (against Farense).
The Costa del Sol Trophy, despite being a preseason match, holds historical importance, having featured legends such as Pelé, Di Stefano, and Maradona, as well as international teams like Santos, Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, and Barcelona.
The match can be followed live through the platforms of 101TV, which will broadcast all of Málaga CF's preseason friendlies for free on TDT, on the website 101tv.es, and through the 101TV Play application.
