Atletico Madrid – Malaga

Atletico Madrid secured a comfortable 2‑0 victory at home over Malaga, 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 Malaga 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 Malaga remain entrenched in the relegation battle.