Previews
DOM 18.01.2015
Sevilla FC and Málaga CF meet on matchday 19 of the Liga BBVA in an encounter brimming with excitement and success in what is proving a brilliant season for both outfits. The hosts, unbeaten at the Sánchez Pizjuán in almost a year, welcome their Andalusian neighbours, who are just one point short of claiming their highest ever points total at the midway point of a league campaign.
Team news
Sevilla go into the match-up without Nico Pareja, Benoît Trémoulinas, Cristóforo and Stéphane Mbia, who is preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations. For the visitors, a new face in Javi Gracia's squad is that of recent signing Javi Guerra, who is ready to be thrown straight into action this matchday. Sergio Sánchez, Ignacio Camacho and Weligton de Oliveira miss out.
Views from the dugout
The good form being enjoyed by both teams has left the squads full of confidence ahead of a crunch encounter. "If Málaga are motivated, we are even more so," declared Sevilla defender Alejandro Arribas in the run-up to the clash.
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