Malaga midfielder sends warning to Real Madrid ahead of La Liga clash: ‘We stand up to everybody’

Malaga midfielder sends warning to Real Madrid ahead of La Liga clash: ‘We stand up to everybody’ Real Madrid have started La Liga with back-to-back victories, a late 2-1 win against Espanyol followed by a 4-1 victory against Real Sociedad. Los Blancos will now welcome Malaga to the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, but it looks like the newly promoted side have no intention of making up the numbers. As quoted by Defensa Central , Malaga midfielder Dani Lorenzo is approaching the fixture with excitement rather than fear. Despite being respectful and acknowledging the scale of the challenge facing his side against Madrid, the midfielder remains confident. Lorenzo relishing Bernabeu return For Lorenzo, the match carries an additional personal connection, having previously spent time in Madrid’s academy. Dani Lorenzo ready for Real Madrid challenge. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) “For every footballer, playing in stadiums like this is a dream,” Lorenzo said. He then sent a message that should serve as a warning for Los Blancos . “We have to go there looking for the three points,” he exclaimed. The Malaga player also stressed that his team will not shrink simply because Madrid are on the opposite side. “One thing this team has is that we stand up to everybody,” he added. That mentality could make the match more uncomfortable than Real Madrid might expect on paper. Malaga may not have enjoyed the strongest start on their return to La Liga , but the size of the occasion could bring the best out of them. Malaga promise bravery against Madrid Lorenzo also insisted that Malaga will not abandon their identity at the Bernabeu. He explained that the coaching staff constantly encourage the players to be brave and aggressive in their approach, regardless of whether they are facing opponents in the top flight or lower divisions. Malaga are back in La Liga. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) “We gain much more by being brave and daring,” he said. “Whether it is Primera or Segunda , that cannot change.” Real Madrid will be wary of the mentality with which Malaga are approaching this game, especially if Jose Mourinho is planning rotations. The Portuguese coach has already confirmed that Marc Cucurella will start, which would see Alvaro Carreras drop to the bench. Meanwhile, the manager has also hinted, although not specifically for this game, that he is open to the idea of changing formations, including playing with a back three. Lorenzo’s words clearly indicate that Malaga will come to the Bernabeu to put up a fight, and it remains to be seen how Mourinho sets his team up to secure victory against the newly promoted side.