Atlético Madrid faces Málaga in La Liga season opener today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:41 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Atlético Madrid hosts Málaga in the 2026-27 La Liga opener at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on August 19. This match marks Atlético's first competitive outing following a rebuild under manager Diego Simeone, with four new starters expected to debut. Last season, Atlético finished fourth and aims for a better start after an uneven finish. Málaga, newly promoted to La Liga for the first time since 2017-18, has a challenging task ahead, as Atlético has won their last five meetings. Both teams have notable absences due to injuries, with Málaga facing a longer list of unavailable players.
- •Atlético Madrid finished fourth in La Liga last season.
- •Málaga returns to La Liga after winning last season's Segunda División playoffs.
- •Four new Atlético starters could debut today.
- •Málaga has multiple player absences due to injuries and suspensions.
- •Atlético has a strong historical record against Málaga.
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