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Malaga returns to La Liga after nearly a decade away

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:15 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Malaga returns to La Liga after nearly a decade away
Summary

Malaga CF has secured promotion back to La Liga following a turbulent decade. The club fell from the Champions League to Spain's third tier but achieved success with a youthful squad. After finishing third in the third tier, Malaga won a play-off final against Gimnastic Tarragona, paving the way for their return. The city celebrated the club's revival amid a challenging financial and management changes over the years.

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By the Numbers
  • •Malaga fell to the third tier in 2023 after years of decline
  • •The club was previously a Champions League contender in 2013
  • •They secured promotion by defeating Gimnastic Tarragona
  • •The promotion parade drew around 185,000 attendees
  • •Local businessmen had considered forming a phoenix club if Malaga had failed
Latest Updates
  • 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — To the well and back - how Malaga returned to La Liga
  • 8:01 AMBBC Sport — To the well and back - how Malaga returned to La Liga
What they're saying
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After tumbling from the Champions League to the depths of Spain's semi-professional third tier, Malaga are back in La Liga after almost a decade away.

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After tumbling from the Champions League to the depths of Spain's semi-professional third tier, Malaga are back in La Liga after almost a decade away.

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