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Spanish La Liga 2012 Preview: Real Zaragoza vs Malaga Predictions

Can Malaga be the team team we expect them to be? We'll see as they match up against Real Zaragoza. Catch real time updates on your favorite Spanish La Liga Match.

Real Zaragoza Preview

Real Zargoza was stunned 1-0 by Newly promoted Real Valladolid at La Romareda. Midfielder Oscar, who spent four years with Zaragoza before joining Olympiacos in 2008, was the match-winner, scoring towards the end of the first half to earn the visitors the three points.

They could even afford to miss a second half penalty, with Victor Perez Alonso missing the target.

The hosts survived the drop by just two points last season and look like they could be in for a similarly tough campaign after failing to create many chances.

Neither side imposed themselves on the game early on with Helder Postiga's tame 15th-minute effort the first on target, easily saved by Jaime, with the goalkeeper denying Apono two minutes later.

Oscar had the visitors' best chance of the early stages but from 12 yards out shot over.

The visitors were in the ascendancy and should have taken the lead after 35 minutes but Javi Guerra's volley from six yards went wide of the left post.

Malaga Preview

Malaga could be in a position to truly turn Spanish football into a top three competition, rather than just a top two. It would be a great move if Malaga could really have an effect on the dynamics of the league over the next few years and force the issue of another genuine big team.

Those aspirations may be a little further into the future. But what is certain is that Malaga have the ability and ambition to compete.

Above all, it will be about being smart and consistent. Malaga's 1-1 draw against Real Madrid toward the end of last season might have been a victory to them on a much smaller scale. But there is a platform now for them to make a much bigger impression on Spanish football.

Real Zaragoza vs Malaga Predictions: Real Zaragoza 1-0 Malaga

Malaga has the team to really excel in the new season. I see them totally dominating this game from start to finish. They have shown what they can do against the bigger teams I know that they will show out against Real Zaragoza

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