Málaga returns to La Liga after eight-year absence, faces Real Madrid next

Málaga has secured promotion back to La Liga after defeating Almería in the final of the promotion playoffs. This marks their return to the top flight of Spanish football for the first time since the 2017-18 season. The club, which faced significant financial challenges following their relegation, stabilized and successfully climbed back up through the second division. They finished fourth in their first season back in Segunda, gaining enough points to qualify for the playoffs. Their next match will be against Real Madrid.

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