Málaga and Fulham draw 2-2, penalties unplayed after Arbeloa's red card

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Málaga and Fulham draw 2-2, penalties unplayed after Arbeloa's red card
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Málaga CF and Fulham played to a 2-2 draw in the Costa del Sol Trophy at La Rosaleda. The match ended dramatically when Fulham's manager, Álvaro Arbeloa, was sent off for protesting a call. Following this, Fulham players left the pitch, skipping the penalty shootout, which was not required by the match contract. The absence of both teams' agreement on conducting penalties led Málaga to take one without a goalkeeper. The situation arose as Fulham had a scheduled flight that evening, complicating the resolution of the match.

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  • Málaga CF draws 2-2 with Fulham in a friendly match.
  • Álvaro Arbeloa was sent off for dissent.
  • Fulham's departure prevented a penalty shootout.
  • Málaga attempted a penalty with no goalkeeper present.
  • Fulham faced a flight deadline after the match.
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The Costa del Sol Trophy had a movie-like ending. More like a surreal movie, actually. The friendly played at La Rosaleda between Málaga CF and Fulham ended in a draw (2-2), but the real spectacle wa...

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