Thomson ReutersFebruary 7, 2013 14:15
By Iain Rogers
MALAGA, Spain, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Plagued by off-field woes including an enigmatic Qatari owner and a UEFA ban from future European competition, Malaga may have a fearsome weapon back in their arsenal for a tilt at this season's Champions League.
Brazilian forward Julio Baptista, nicknamed "The Beast" for his muscular physique and aggressive playing style, finally made his comeback as a late substitute in Sunday's 1-1 La Liga draw at home to Real Zaragoza.
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