League-position context
Sporting Gijon rank7th
Malaga rank14th
Sporting Gijon points54
Malaga points48
Sporting Gijon: #7 · 54 pts · GD +6
9 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Malaga: #14 · 48 pts · GD +1
15 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.