Málaga are heading into this match in really good shape, having won three of their last five games and drawn the other two. They have not lost a match recently and have been tough to beat, often keeping things tight at the back. In contrast, Real Madrid are struggling at the moment, losing three of their last five matches and only managing to win twice. Their recent form has been very inconsistent, and they have conceded quite a few goals in their defeats.

There is no recent history between these two teams to look at. Given Málaga's strong run of results and Real Madrid's poor form, this looks like it could be a close game, but Málaga's confidence and defensive solidity mean they look the more likely team to win this match.