The Spanish international shared that both teams would like to get a victory under their belts in the Andalusian derby.
High flying Malaga welcome Andalusian rivals, Real Betis, to La Rosaleda over the weekend. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-c23383 Pellegrini’s charges go into the match on the back of a deserved goalless draw at the San Mames, and will look to make the most of the home fixture.
Joaquin Sanchez took out time to reflect on the upcoming domestic meeting with Seville based entity, sharing that he expects a tough battle on the turf by both sides. He claimed that both Real Betis and themselves would like to get the bragging rights in
the derby encounter.
“These games have that essence of an Andalusian derby in which, although we are early in the season, both teams are going to want to win,” the former Betis winger said while talking to reporters.
Continuing on the topic, Joaquin revealed his admiration for matches against Real Betis, on whose ranks he served in the initial stages of his glittering career.
“For me these are always special matches, beautiful, for my past there and for everything experienced there. Both teams will want to win this.”
The versatile attacker added that Malaga will look to make the most of home support at the fixture in order to make up for the lost points against Athletic Bilbao in Basque country. However, he added that it will be a tough encounter with Pepe Mel’s charges
being a potent rival.
Sanchez was impressed with the footballing style adopted by Real Betis in the last couple of seasons, and hailed them for the quality individuals they boast off in their dressing room.
Highlighting Betis’ strengths, the winger pointed out the manner in which http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pepe-c29670 Mel’s charges develop their game from deep into their own half.
“We need the victory so as to make good on the draw last week at Bilbao. This game will be difficult.”
“For some time now Betis have been playing good football, with very decisive players and they are a team that develop their play from the back, and they are always difficult to face.”
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