Málaga 2026/27 La Liga Preview
Málaga are bottom of La Liga without a win, and three goals in seven games is the lowest total in the division. Juan Funes’ side have drawn three, though – including a goalless afternoon against Levante and 1-1 at Celta de Vigo – and have only been beaten heavily once, 4-0 at Real Madrid.
The goals are shared one apiece between Carlos Ruiz, Carlos Dotor and Adrián Niño, which is the whole problem. Pablo Martínez has taken 22 corners without a return, and Alfonso Herrero has made 28 saves and kept one clean sheet in a busy first season back in the top flight.
Promotion was the achievement; survival is a far harder one. Málaga are not being overrun – 12 conceded is better than four sides above them – but a team scoring at under half a goal a game cannot win matches, and that is the sum of their season so far.
Málaga’s set-piece specialists
- Penalties: Carlos Ruiz
- Free-Kicks: Haitam Abaida, Juan Berrocal
- Corners: Pablo Martínez, Joaquín Muñoz
Pablo Martínez has taken 22 of Málaga’s corners to Joaquín Muñoz’s 8. Haitam Abaida has had two of the direct free-kicks. Carlos Ruiz has converted from the spot.
Málaga FAQs
Where did Málaga finish in the 2025/26 season?
Málaga were promoted from the Segunda División ahead of the 2026/27 season, returning to the Spanish top flight.
Who is the Málaga manager?
Juan Francisco Funes Arjona is the manager of Málaga.
How many goals have Málaga scored this season?
Three in their first seven games, the lowest total in La Liga. Carlos Ruiz, Carlos Dotor and Adrián Niño have one each.