Málaga vs Barcelona – Saturday's La Liga Game Preview

Having been able to extend their 100% league record in midweek trough a 4-1 win away to Santander, Barcelona are now aware that their form this season is as good as last year; but maybe, Malaga could make them realize that this is all wrong in terms of consistency, when the two sides meet at the Estadio El Sardinero this Saturday.

Stopping the Invincible

Malaga didn’t get a very good start in their La Liga season; nevertheless, a little bit more hope and composure could help them climb places up the table, as the season is yet to be over.

A win this weekend, without doubt, will be the perfect solution to begin gathering points in the league standings; nonetheless, the task ahead of them seems much tougher as anyone could expect it, as their opponents are none other than the invincible side FC Barcelona.

Yes, this will be a very difficult encounter for Malaga, but they have a slight advantage which could turn out to be of great help, considering the fact that Barcelona will be the away side.

Away sides are usually weaker than home sides, and with the pressure inflicted from home crowds, visitors often tend to be less disciplined and more stressed. Presently, the least Malaga fans could do, would be to hope that their side will be able to take their chances and cause the defending champions and upset.

Barcelona – Chasing more points

Barcelona are currently in the top ranks of the La Liga table, following their four consecutive wins. Many then go on to think that Pep Guardiola’s side are ready to defend their league title – which is fair enough – and regarding their superb style of play, it is even easy to think that the Spanish Champions will do so in an impressive manner.

At the moment, things are just beginning, therefore a strong build-up is required if ever stability is to remain at the club.

In last season’s first part of the league, Barcelona crashed Malaga 4-1 away from home, and race issues concerning Samuel Eto’o then took place when home fans felt hurt by the score line.

This time around, the Cameroonian striker has no chance of featuring in the Barcelona line-up, yet, the result of the game could be as enormous as that of a year ago.

Well, no one knows what will happen… eventually, fans can only wait with impatience for the match to take place in Malaga, so as to continue with their judgments on both sides.

Isaac Asante, LMF

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