Moreno Backs Málaga CF and UD Almería Before 1st Málaga Vs Almería Final
Juanma Moreno backed Málaga CF and UD Almería this Sunday before málaga vs almería, the playoff final for promotion to Primera División. The winner will take a place in LaLiga EA Sports, with Andalucía set to gain one more team in Spain's top flight.
Moreno's message
The president of the Junta de Andalucía in functions framed the match in direct terms: "Es una eliminatoría emocionantísima. Vivámosla con pasión y deportividad. Andalucía tendrá un equipo más en la máxima categoría del fútbol español". His message left no doubt about the stakes or the tone he wanted around the tie.
Moreno sent the message publicly on his official X account. He chose not to separate the two clubs, instead wishing luck to both Málaga CF and the Unión Deportiva Almería ahead of the final.
Málaga and Almería
The city councils of Málaga and Almería had already issued a joint message before the match, asking both fan bases for respect, coexistence and sportsmanship. They described it as a source of pride that two Andalusian teams are playing such an important date for Spanish football.
The municipalities also underlined the shared Mediterranean and Andalusian identity of both cities, along with common values and a view of sport as a place for meeting, coexistence and respect. They urged supporters to enjoy the football celebration with responsibility and civility.
Andalusia's place in LaLiga EA Sports
That message fits the broader edge of the tie: this final will decide whether Andalucía adds another club to the highest category of Spanish football. For Málaga and Almería, the match is not only about promotion to Primera División but about which badge gets the last word in a region-wide showdown.
The local authorities want the tie remembered for an exemplary atmosphere inside and outside the stadiums, and Moreno's public backing reinforced that line before kickoff. The football answer now comes on the pitch, with a place in LaLiga EA Sports and a stronger Andalusian footprint in the top division at stake.
