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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 faces Málaga in La Liga season opener today

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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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