Malaga – Atletico Madrid

Malaga host Atletico Madrid in a clash that pits the league’s 17th‑placed side, with just three points from six games and a meagre two‑goal return, against the fourth‑placed visitors who have already amassed ten points from five matches, scoring ten and conceding six. The Andalusians will be desperate to turn three draws into a first win, while Atletico will look to cement their push for a European spot by extending their unbeaten run. Historically the two clubs have met sporadically this season, with the capital side holding the upper hand in recent encounters. A positive result for Malaga could spark a late‑season revival, whereas a slip for Atletico would tighten the race for the top‑four places.