Real Madrid – Malaga

Real Madrid turned their home ground into a fortress, dismantling Malaga 4‑0 and cementing their place second in the league with 12 points from five games. The hosts have now scored 14 goals while conceding just four, a stark contrast to Malaga’s meagre tally of two goals for and eight against this season. The win lifts Madrid’s goal difference to +10, widening the gap to the leaders and keeping their title challenge alive. For Malaga, the defeat leaves them stuck in 17th place with only three points, still searching for their first victory after three draws and two losses. Their head‑to‑head record this campaign remains unchanged, with Madrid the sole winner of the two encounters.