League-position context
Sporting Gijon rank9th
Malaga rank3rd
Sporting Gijon points61
Malaga points74
Sporting Gijon: #9 · 61 pts · GD +5
18 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Malaga: #3 · 74 pts · GD +20
5 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.