The duel will serve as final preparation for Funes' team one week before the league competition begins against Atlético de Madrid. This will be the fifth and final friendly match of the preseason for the Málaga side, who have previously faced teams such as Leicester, Al-Ittihad, Al-Arabi SC, and Ceuta.
The 36th edition of this historic trophy, which has featured great players like Pelé, is being held this year. Although its relevance has diminished in recent editions, the club has sought to restore its prestige, as demonstrated in the last edition where they faced Real Betis.
In the previous edition, Málaga secured a decisive 3-1 victory against the Seville team, in a match highlighted by Larrubia's performance and an injury to Isco. Now, the home team aims to retain the title against a Premier League opponent in their presentation to their fans.
