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FC Porto vs. Malaga, 2013 UEFA Champions League: Dragons lucky to win

Contributors: SBNation.com Staff

A controversial goal by João Moutinho was the difference between Porto and Málaga on Tuesday night.

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February 19, 2013
Porto claim first leg victory over Malaga

By Zach Woosley

Porto's João Moutinho scored what appeared to be an offside goal but the linesman disagreed and Porto will travel to Spain with a 1-0 advantage. Despite the goal, Malaga should be happy with the result and their excellent defensive play.
February 19, 2013
Porto vs. Malaga: Lineups

By Callum Hamilton

James Rodriguez only makes the bench for Porto, as Silvestre Varela and Marat Izmailov start instead. Malaga, meanwhile, bring in Bruno Demichelis in place of Diego Lugano.
February 19, 2013
Malaga's story is being largely ignored

By Zach Woosley

Malaga have quietly had a tremendous season despite a major loss of investment in the summer, having to sell key players and being "scapegoated" by UEFA's new financial fair play rules.
February 19, 2013
Malaga have question to answer vs. Porto

By Ryan Rosenblatt

If Malaga can make do at left back then they may have a Champions League run in them, a run Porto will be trying to cut short.
February 18, 2013
Porto expecting to beat Málaga at home

By Kim McCauley@lgbtqfc

Málaga's group stage triumphs over Zenit St. Petersburg and AC Milan are now in the past. FC Porto are the favorites in this Champions League tie, even though they failed to win their group.