Real Madrid defeats Málaga 4-0 in LaLiga match at Santiago Bernabeu

Real Madrid secured a 4-0 victory against Málaga on August 30, 2026, at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The match featured 39 total dead-ball situations, with Real Madrid recording 24 and Málaga 15. Real Madrid established an advantage through superior delivery volume and first-contact control, winning first contact on 10 of their 15 deliveries. Trent Alexander-Arnold served as the primary delivery source for the hosts, facilitating opportunities for teammates including Antonio Rüdiger, Jude Bellingham, and Arda Güler. Málaga generated all four of their set-piece shots while trailing by three goals, including a near-miss from Rafa Rodríguez that struck the post in the 42nd minute. The intensity of set-piece play increased in the second half, which accounted for 22 of the game's dead-ball incidents and six of the match's eight total set-piece shots.

• 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — The set-pieces: Real Madrid 4 – 0 Málaga