Atlético Madrid vs Málaga (La Liga) was played on 19 August 2026 and finished 2–0.
Atlético Madrid vs Málaga: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 11 | 10-0-1 | 46:12 | 30 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 11 | 9-1-1 | 22:8 | 28 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 11 | 9-0-2 | 28:10 | 27 |
| 4 | Real Betis | 11 | 7-2-2 | 18:15 | 23 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 11 | 6-1-4 | 20:20 | 19 |
| 6 | Sevilla | 11 | 5-2-4 | 17:19 | 17 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 10 | 4-3-3 | 14:10 | 15 |
| 8 | Deportivo La Coruña | 11 | 3-5-3 | 15:14 | 14 |
| 9 | Villarreal | 11 | 3-3-5 | 15:15 | 12 |
| 10 | Celta Vigo | 11 | 2-6-3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 11 | Alavés | 11 | 3-3-5 | 15:17 | 12 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano | 10 | 3-3-4 | 15:20 | 12 |
| 13 | Getafe | 11 | 3-3-5 | 8:16 | 12 |
| 14 | Espanyol | 11 | 3-2-6 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 15 | Osasuna | 11 | 3-2-6 | 11:22 | 11 |
| 16 | Racing Santander | 11 | 3-2-6 | 15:29 | 11 |
| 17 | Elche | 11 | 2-4-5 | 14:18 | 10 |
| 18 | Levante | 11 | 2-4-5 | 16:21 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia | 11 | 2-3-6 | 8:17 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga | 11 | 0-5-6 | 8:21 | 5 |
Atlético Madrid vs Málaga: match preview and analysis
Atlético Madrid secured a comfortable 2‑0 victory at home over Málaga, reinforcing their position in fourth place with ten points from five matches (three wins, one draw and one loss, and a +4 goal difference). The win widens the gap to the league leaders while leaving Málaga stranded at seventeenth with just three points, having failed to win any of their five games and possessing a –6 goal difference. The result also settles the season’s head‑to‑head between the two clubs, giving Atletico the sole win in their two encounters. With the three points added, Atletico move a step closer to a European spot, whereas Málaga remain entrenched in the relegation battle.
Atlético Madrid vs Málaga: team stats compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Atlético Madrid vs Málaga: questions and answers
How did Atlético Madrid vs Málaga end?
Atlético Madrid beat Málaga 2–0.
When and where was the match played?
19 August 2026, kick-off at 20:00, at Metropolitano Stadium. Referee: Adrián Cordero Vega, Spain.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Atlético Madrid: 2nd (28 points), Málaga: 20th (5 points).
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