Malaga
La LigaSeason Statistics
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Team Overview
Malaga's start to this La Liga campaign has been a difficult one, with the numbers painting a clear picture of a side struggling to find rhythm and consistency under Juan Funes. Through four matches, the club has yet to register a win, picking up two draws and suffering two losses, and the underlying figures are stark: just a single goal scored against seven conceded, leaving them with a goal difference of minus six. With three of their four matches ending in a failure to find the net, the attacking side of Malaga's game has clearly been the bigger concern so far this season.
We explore the matchup further in our see detailed stats here.
A closer look at the home and away splits reveals an interesting divide in performance. At home, Malaga have shown some resilience, drawing both of their two matches without conceding a loss, suggesting a degree of defensive organization or at least game management when playing in front of their own supporters. Away from home, however, the story has been considerably tougher, with both road trips ending in defeat. This disparity points to a team that can hold its own in more controlled circumstances but has been unable to translate that into results on the road, where La Liga's demands are often greater.
The one clean sheet recorded this season, set against the fact that they have conceded seven goals in total, shows a defense capable of a strong individual performance but one that has otherwise been porous. With the current form reading LDLD, Malaga will be looking to build from these draws rather than the losses, using the added defensive solidity shown at home as a foundation. For a club and fanbase accustomed to competing in La Liga, this start represents an early challenge that Funes and his squad will be aiming to address as the season develops.
Squad (33 players)
Goalkeepers (3)
Defenders (11)
Midfielders (10)
Attackers (9)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 3 | 70 | |
| 4 | |
DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 334 | 4 | 246 | |
| 1 | |
GK | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 0 | 145 | |
| 6 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 63 | |
| 8 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 316 | 10 | 176 | |
| 3 | |
DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 245 | 8 | 138 | |
| 19 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 4 | 54 | |
| 10 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 304 | 15 | 92 | |
| 15 | |
DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 4 | 258 | |
| 9 | |
FW | 4 | 1 | 0 | 360 | 2 | 66 | |
| 23 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 293 | 4 | 192 | |
| 31 | |
DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 337 | 3 | 165 | |
| 12 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 0 | 68 | |
| 14 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 1 | 45 | |
| 22 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 5 | 166 | |
| 18 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 72 | |
| 7 | |
FW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | |
| 17 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 4 | |
| 24 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (18)
Departures (24)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
Malaga are grappling with a substantial injury crisis, with six players confirmed out and unavailable for selection. The nature of these absences spans a range of issues, from F. Calero's ribs injury and M. Diarra's calf problem to knee injuries affecting both A. Ochoa and J. Lobete, alongside further issues sidelining D. Murillo and A. Nino. With six first-team players missing, the squad's depth is being tested significantly, as this represents a sizable chunk of any matchday selection pool.
The presence of two separate knee injuries, affecting Ochoa and Lobete, is particularly notable, as knee problems can often be among the more concerning muscular or joint issues a squad can face simultaneously. Without specific position data available for these six players, it is difficult to pinpoint exactly which area of the pitch is most compromised, but losing six bodies at once inevitably forces those stepping into the side to adapt to unfamiliar roles or increased responsibility. This situation underscores the importance of squad depth, and Malaga's coaching staff will need to rely on the fitness and readiness of their remaining available players to maintain consistency in performance while this injury list works its way toward full recovery.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Malaga's recent run of five matches has produced no wins, three draws, and two defeats, painting a picture of a side struggling to find consistency at either end of the pitch. The attacking output has been particularly thin, with just three goals scored across the five fixtures, and two of those matches ended goalless or with a single goal from Malaga's account. The 2-2 draw with Fulham stands as the only match in this sequence where the team found the net more than once, suggesting the front line has largely misfired against the opposition faced.
Defensively, the numbers tell an even more concerning story, with nine goals conceded in five matches. The heaviest blow came in the 4-0 defeat away to Real Madrid, while the 2-0 loss at Atletico Madrid added further evidence that Malaga have struggled against La Liga's stronger sides on the road. By contrast, home fixtures against Levante and Deportivo La Coruna both ended goalless or level, with clean sheets or single-goal concessions indicating a degree of solidity when playing in front of their own supporters. Overall, the pattern points to a team more competitive at home than away, but one that has yet to translate defensive stability into attacking end product or convert performances into victories.
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