La Liga Gameweek 2
Malaga 1 - 1 FT Deportivo La Coruna
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
P. Aubameyang (Cruz Luismi) 21'
M. Soriano 25'
34' Chupe
HT
56' ↓ J. Cruz ↑D. Larrubia
G. Quagliata 57'
61' D. Larrubia
↓ J. Asp ↑D. Villares 62'
↓ A. Altimira ↑D. Mella 62'
↓ Cruz Luismi ↑Y. Hernandez 73'
73' ↓ J. Munoz ↑H. Abaida
73' ↓ C. Dotor ↑R. Rodriguez
↓ M. Loureiro ↑B. Ede 74'
X. Navarro 79'
85' ↓ D. Lorenzo ↑R. Enriquez
85' ↓ I. Merino ↑J. Lobete
↓ M. Soriano ↑B. Nsongo 85'
B. Nsongo 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Malaga
Goalkeepers
Alfonso Herrero 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Puga 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ángel Recio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Einar Galilea 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Rafita 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Dani Lorenzo 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
70
Passes
9
Duels
Izan Merino
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
70
Passes
4
Duels
Juan Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Carlos Dotor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Joaquín Muñoz 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Chupe 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Carlos López 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Álex Pastor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Salinas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Otunenche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafa Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramón Enríquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Larrubia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Fernandéz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julen Lobete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haitam Abaida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eneko Jauregi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Deportivo La Coruna
Goalkeepers
Leo Román
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ximo Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Noubi 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.7
Rating
Miguel Loureiro 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Giacomo Quagliata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Lorenzo Amatucci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Soriano
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Adrià Altimira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Luismi Cruz 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Jonathan Asp Jensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Álvaro Fernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Germán Parreño
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arnau Comas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bright Ede
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angeliño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riki Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teun Gijselhart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Villares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Mella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Eddahchouri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bil Nsongo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2026 | Deportivo La Coruna | 1 - 1 | Malaga | Segunda División | Estadio Municipal de Riazor |
| 10/12/2025 | Malaga | 3 - 0 | Deportivo La Coruna | Segunda División | Estadio La Rosaleda |
| 01/11/2025 | Malaga | 1 - 1 | Deportivo La Coruna | Segunda División | Estadio La Rosaleda |
| 10/06/2024 | Deportivo La Coruna | 0 - 0 | Malaga | Segunda División | Estadio Abanca-Riazor |
| 07/08/2020 | Malaga | 1 - 0 | Deportivo La Coruna | Segunda División | Estadio La Rosaleda |
| 10/20/2019 | Deportivo La Coruna | 0 - 2 | Malaga | Segunda División | Estadio Abanca-Riazor |
| 06/15/2019 | Malaga | 0 - 1 | Deportivo La Coruna | Segunda División | La Rosaleda |
| 06/12/2019 | Deportivo La Coruna | 4 - 2 | Malaga | Segunda División | Estadio de Riazor |
| 02/24/2019 | Malaga | 0 - 0 | Deportivo La Coruna | Segunda División | La Rosaleda |
| 10/07/2018 | Deportivo La Coruna | 1 - 1 | Malaga | Segunda División | Estadio de Riazor |
04/04/2026
10/12/2025
01/11/2025
10/06/2024
07/08/2020
10/20/2019
06/15/2019
06/12/2019
02/24/2019
10/07/2018
Malaga Win
Deportivo La Coruna Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +24
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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Malaga
Deportivo La Coruna
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stalemate in Andalusia as Points Are Shared
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. An intense midfield battle yielded a gritty 1-1 draw, leaving both sides desperately searching for their first league victory of the campaign.
The Early Exchanges
The tempo at La Rosaleda demanded attention right out of the gate. Deportivo La Coruna silenced the home crowd in the opening stages. A slick transitional move in the 21st minute found P. Aubameyang, who finished cleanly following a precise feed from Cruz Luismi. Rather than fold, Malaga responded by pushing higher up the pitch. They controlled possession at 55%, steadily squeezing the visitors into their own defensive third. The Intensity soared as challenges flew in and the hosts ramped up the pressure through constant corner-kick deliveries, testing the Galician backline with wave after wave of physical attacks.
Spot-Kick Salvation
The turning point arrived just past the half-hour mark. Relentless set-piece pressure—boasting 10 total corners in the match—finally broke the visitors' rearguard. A defensive error inside the box handed the hosts a crucial lifeline in the 34th minute. Chupe stepped up to the spot and ruthlessly dispatched the penalty, leveling the scoreline. The momentum shifted instantly. The Balance of the match heavily favoured the home side in this phase, largely thanks to Carlos Dotor. The dynamic midfielder anchored the centre of the park, completing accurate passes and keeping the away side pinned back against their own penalty area.
Defensive Deadlock
The second half transformed into a tactical war of attrition. The hosts searched desperately for a winner to climb out of the early relegation zone. They fired off 12 total shots and accumulated a healthy 1.93 expected goals. However, Leo Román stood firmly between the sticks for Deportivo. The goalkeeper pulled off vital saves and commanded his area perfectly to preserve the point. This result does few favours for either team's immediate ambitions, as both clubs remain winless after two fixtures. For the home side, the search for a true attacking spark continues, while Deportivo will gladly take a tough point on the road despite their lack of sustained offensive threat.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal for Deportivo La Coruna?
P. Aubameyang gave Deportivo the lead in the 21st minute following a sharp assist from Cruz Luismi.
How did Malaga secure their equalizer?
Chupe converted a critical penalty in the 34th minute to bring Malaga level after sustained set-piece pressure.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Early Season Grinds at Estadio La Rosaleda
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A highly balanced but low-stakes early-season encounter that will likely appeal mostly to the die-hard supporters of both clubs.
The Setup
As Malaga welcome Deportivo La Coruna to Estadio La Rosaleda on August 24, 2026, the early La Liga table offers little narrative weight. A modest Stakes rating reflects the reality of round two; neither side is staring down a relegation battle or a European race just yet. What this match lacks in immediate jeopardy, it makes up for in Balance. The win probabilities are remarkably tight, suggesting a fixture where the margins will be razor-thin. Both teams are showing a low Form rating, meaning attacking fluidity and structural confidence might be in short supply.
Key Battle
With an overall lack of Stars on display, the true contest will be a gritty midfield scrap. The home side's engine room will need to disrupt the visitors' passing lanes and assert control over the tempo from the first whistle. Deportivo's attacking line, spearheaded by the veteran Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, will rely on quick transitions, challenging the Malaga backline to maintain their discipline without stepping out of position.
Our Prediction
Expect a cautious, defensively structured game. With both sides eager to put early points on the board but terrified of a costly mistake, risk-taking will be kept to an absolute minimum. A low-scoring draw seems the most logical outcome, perhaps finishing 1-1 as fatigue sets in and defensive lines drop deeper during the final twenty minutes.