Although Malaga made notable appearances in the Copa del Rey final-8 that they hosted, failed to show the slightest resistance in the final and lost by 95-68 to its current opponent.

During the break, they made two significant transfers. They managed to get Bilbao's top player, Buteiile, and Marco Simonovic, an experienced player even at the Euroleague level.

Last year Malaga beat Real for Liga Endesa at home 103-102. In general, they have to score more than 80 points to win. Otherwise, the possible scenario is to lose the game.

Tupan, Fernandez, Diaz, and the experienced Carlos Suarez are injured and will miss the game. Deon Thompson is doubtful.

Real had no problem in beating Panathinaikos 96-78. The difference may have opened in the last quarter, but throughout the game, it seemed like this was going to happen some time.

So a new triumph after this in Istanbul for Pablo Lasso's team. Despite its many absences, since winning the Cup, they have shown to be in great shape and playing excellent basketball.

Captain, and the leader of this team, Sergio Llull is out. The same counts for Taylor. Randolph is doubtful.

Bouteille is responsible for one of Real's five defeats. With Bilbao's jersey, he scored 22 points and was the Basque's top scorer in their 82-81 victory.

In 38 Liga Endesa games between the two teams at Malaga, Malaga has 18 wins, while Real has won 20 times.

In the first round Real beat Malaga 82-61.

In the Copa Del Rey final, at Malaga, Real thrashed Malaga 95-68.

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• FullTime Result: 3.15 (Unicaja Malaga) - 1.38(Real Madrid)
• Over/Under 158.5 points: 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 2.30 (Unicaja Malaga) - 1.55 (Real Madrid)

*bet365 odds as offered at  01/03, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Bouteille "killed" Real when he was at Bilbao. The French star may be the key to this derby.

Gabriell Deck is an excellent defender at the same height as Bouteille, and he will have the role to stop him.