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Málaga Hosts Granada in Derby After Best Start in Over Five Years

Pellicer stresses humility to turn early momentum into lasting gains.

Overview

  • Kickoff at La Rosaleda is Saturday at 21:00 in the first Andalusian derby of the season.
  • Málaga enters seventh in Segunda with seven points from three matches after consecutive wins, including away at Las Palmas.
  • Granada arrives on three league defeats with defensive lapses that include conceding three goals in two matches.
  • The visitors sold forward Lucas Boyé to meet registration needs, a move that has fueled dissatisfaction among supporters.
  • Despite unrest, Granada reports 16,678 season-ticket holders, its second-best total in the division.