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Paul Lambert was given his toughest pre-season test when his Villa side took on a Malaga team already full of confidence
after some inspiring pre-season results themselves, including a 3-3 draw away to Galatasary, but the Villains emerged the victors after Christian Benteke fired another double to beat last year’s 6th place finishers in La Liga.
A headed goal from defender Ron Vlaar rounded out the scoring for Villa between Benteke’s double, and an own goal from new boy Jores Okore, and an impressive strike from Darder made it two for the Spanish visitors.
Villa’s line up probably reflected, or would be very close to the side that will start against Arsenal next week, and that victory against a side who progressed well in the Champions League last year can be cause for confidence.
Antonio Luna looked very lively for...
Paul Lambert was given his toughest pre-season test when his Villa side took on a Malaga team already full of confidence
after some inspiring pre-season results themselves, including a 3-3 draw away to Galatasary, but the Villains emerged the victors after Christian Benteke fired another double to beat last year’s 6th place finishers in La Liga.
A headed goal from defender Ron Vlaar rounded out the scoring for Villa between Benteke’s double, and an own goal from new boy Jores Okore, and an impressive strike from Darder made it two for the Spanish visitors.
Villa’s line up probably reflected, or would be very close to the side that will start against Arsenal next week, and that victory against a side who progressed well in the Champions League last year can be cause for confidence.
Antonio Luna looked very lively for...
- 8/11/2013
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