Real Madrid prepares to face Malaga in La Liga matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Real Madrid is set to play against newly-promoted Malaga today at the Santiago Bernabeu in their third La Liga fixture of the season. Under manager Jose Mourinho, the team is looking to build on their strong start with two wins, including a recent victory over Real Sociedad. Injuries will see seven players unavailable for selection, including Rodrygo and Aurelien Tchouameni. New signing Marc Cucurella is confirmed to start, and Kylian Mbappe aims to continue his goal-scoring form as he leads the attack. The game is currently underway.
- •Match kickoff at Santiago Bernabeu is today
- •Real Madrid seeks third straight league win
- •Mbappe scored hat-trick in previous match
- •Cucurella makes his first start for the club
- •Seven players remain sidelined due to injuries
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Cucurella, Brahim start in a 4-2-3-1: How Real Madrid can line up against Malaga
"Real Madrid face off against newly-promoted side Malaga in their third fixture of the 2026/27 La Liga later today at the Santiago Bernabeu.With Jose Mourinho back at the helm of affairs, the Merengues...
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