Málaga CF continues to show a style of play that, despite the lack of victories, has generated expectations among the fans and the press. On the last matchday, the team led by Juanfran Funes lost by a margin of one point against Alavés, leaving the club in last position in the table. Even so, the statistics reveal that the team is in seventh place in LaLiga EA Sports for the percentage of success in passes in the opposite field, with 77.43% and 1,935 successful passes in the ten games played.
This result places Málaga among the most efficient teams in distributing the ball in the rival zone, surpassed only by Barcelona, Villarreal, Atlético de Madrid, Real Madrid, Betis and Celta. The figure has been cited by several coaches as proof of the quality of football that coach Juanfran Funes is trying to establish. “Performance in the opposing half is essential and Málaga is doing very well,” commented a rival coach, highlighting the importance of precision in passing to control the game.
Despite the position in the table, Málaga has managed to maintain an active offensive thanks to Adrián Niño, who has scored four of the team's seven goals to date. Niño has shown consistency by scoring in three consecutive days, which has reinforced the confidence of the coaching staff and the squad. The striker has expressed his desire to continue improving and contribute in the upcoming games, both in the Cup and in the league.
Next Tuesday Málaga will face Alcázar in the Copa del Rey, while on Saturday they will have the challenge of beating Betis in La Cartuja. Fans hope that the team will continue its style of play based on precision and high pressing, and that the improved consistency of results will allow the club to move up the table. With the performance of Adrián Niño and the solid performance in passing, Málaga seems to be on the way to transforming those good feelings into concrete victories.