Roque Santa Cruz has been chosen to lead the Malaga attack for tonight's La Liga clash against Athletic Bilbao.

The Paraguayan leads a three-pronged attack, with Ricardo Horta and Juanmi offering him support.

Mexican World Cup goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is left on the bench by new manager Javi Gracia, with Carlos Kameni starting instead.

Meanwhile, Aritz Aduriz, Iker Muniain and Markel Susaeta will offer the main attacking threat for the visitors.

Malaga: Kameni; Rosales, Sanchez, Weligton, Antunes; Horta, Camacho, Darder, Juanmi; Alberto, Santa Cruz

Athletic Bilbao Iraizoz; Iraola, Laporte, Gurpegi, Balenziaga; Iturraspe, Rico, Benat; Susaeta, Aduriz, Muniain