Club Atlético de Madrid vs Málaga CF, La Liga 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
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Club Atlético de Madrid vs Málaga CF — La Liga at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano.
- Club Atlético de Madrid 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Málaga CF 7 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adrian Cordero Vega (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Israel Barcena Rodriguez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Samuel Garcia Aguilera (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Málaga CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 May | Villarreal CF | A | 1–5 | L |
| 17 May | Girona FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 May | CA Osasuna | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 May | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 May | Arsenal FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 0–2 | L |
| 31 May | Real Zaragoza | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 May | Real Racing Club de Santander | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 May | AD Ceuta FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 09 May | Real Sporting de Gijon | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 May | SD Eibar | A | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Club Atlético de Madrid | Málaga CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #20 |
| 16 | Points | 3 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 5 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 3 / 4 |
| 16 | Scored | 3 |
| 7 | Conceded | 12 |
| +9 | GD | -9 |
| 2.29 | PPG | 0.43 |
| 71% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Club Atlético de Madrid this season
Club Atlético de Madrid this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Málaga CF this season
Málaga CF this season
Club Atlético de Madrid are 2nd (16 pts). Málaga CF are 20th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Club Atlético de Madrid
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/2
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Málaga CF
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Club Atlético de Madrid
| Alex Baena | 4 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan David | 3 G | 1 A |
| Giuliano Simeone | 2 G | 2 A |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 2 G | 1 A |
| Kang-in Lee | 2 G | 1 A |
Málaga CF
| Chupete | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Club Atlético de Madrid vs Málaga CF — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Málaga CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' Poor challenge from David Hancko. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Izan Merino is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Club Atlético de Madrid.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Puga. He receives a card.
- 46' The Club Atletico de Madrid manager makes a substitution. Rodrigo Mendoza departs to be replaced by Marcos Llorente.
- 51' Málaga CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 56' Málaga CF is showing some good football. However, Málaga CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 57' It is a substitution in Club Atletico de Madrid team. Carlos Martin is replaced by Giuliano Simeone on 57 minute.
- 62' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 62 minutes.
- 67' Another change for Malaga CF made on 67 minute. Joaquin Munoz leaves to be changed by Juan Cruz.
- 68' Another change for Malaga CF made on 68 minute. Puga leaves to be changed by Rodriguez Ruiz.
- 70' Magnificent from Kang-in Lee! That is 14 goals in 525 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 72' Jose Salinas is ready to make an impact after coming on for Koke at the 72 minute mark.
- 77' Club Atlético de Madrid are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 78' The Club Atletico de Madrid manager makes a substitution. Dani Lorenzo departs to be replaced by Morten Hjulmand.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Juan Cruz on 80 minutes.
- 80' The Malaga CF bench stirs into life. Einar Galilea is withdrawn and Eneko Jauregi Escobar gets his opportunity.
- 85' Goal! Alex Baena scores his 16 goal in 414 matches.
- 88' Malaga CF player sees a card in front of him.
- Full Time. Club Atlético de Madrid beats Málaga CF
Lineups
Club Atlético de Madrid Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 11
- 6
- 13
- 17
- 24
- 12
- 8
- 4
Bench
- 14
- 1
- 22
- 23
- 5
- 20
- 18
- 7
- 10
- 2
- 61
Málaga CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1
-
11
Joaquin Munoz ↓ Juan Cruz 67'
- 10
- 4
-
3
Puga ↓ Rodriguez Ruiz 68'
- 22
- 23
- 9
- 31
- 15
Bench
-
17
Eneko Jauregi Escobar ↑ 80'
- 24
- 12
-
19
Juan Cruz ↑ 67'
- 13
- 7
- 6
-
14
Rodriguez Ruiz ↑ 68'
- 32
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kang-in Lee | 1 |
| Alex Baena | 1 |
Head to Head
Club Atlético de Madrid Form
2026-08-19
Club Atlético de Madrid
2–0
Málaga CF
W
2026-05-24
Villarreal CF
5–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
L
2026-05-17
Club Atlético de Madrid
1–0
Girona FC
W
2026-05-12
CA Osasuna
1–2
Club Atlético de Madrid
W
2026-05-09
Club Atlético de Madrid
0–1
RC Celta de Vigo
L
2026-05-05
Arsenal FC
1–0
Club Atlético de Madrid
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.27
Club Atlético de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.41
Málaga CF xG
I would bet for:
Club Atlético de Madrid to win 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Club Atlético de Madrid win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Club Atlético de Madrid or Draw
89%
Draw or Málaga CF
30%
Club Atlético de Madrid or Málaga CF
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.5%
3 – 0
12.8%
0 – 0
8.4%
4 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 1
6.8%
3 – 1
5.4%
5 – 0
3.3%
4 – 1
3.2%
0 – 1
2.2%
5 – 1
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Club Atlético de Madrid
| Handicap | Club Atlético de Madrid covers | Push | Málaga CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -2 | 31% | 24% | 45% |
| -1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| -1 | 55% | 24% | 21% |
| -0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Club Atlético de Madrid keeps clean sheet
66%
✓
Málaga CF keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.