Málaga 1-1 Espanyol: result and goals
Málaga and Espanyol drew 1-1 on Friday, 9 October 2026 in LaLiga.
Goals: Bryan Zaragoza 13', Adrián Niño 90'+3'.
Málaga sit 20th on 5 points.
Espanyol sit 16th on 8 points.
Málaga have 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Espanyol have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Last 5 meetings: Málaga won 0, Espanyol won 5, 0 drawn.
- Competition
- LaLiga
- Kick-off
- Friday, 9 October 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
- Venue
- La Rosaleda, Malaga
- 👥
- 28167
Match events
MCFESP13'⚽Bryan Zaragoza ast. Javi Hernández 0-1
24'Javi Hernández
28'Carlos Puga
28'Bryan Zaragoza
41'Chupe
57'⇄▲ Urko González ▼ Javi Hernández
60'Omar El Hilali
62'⇄▲ Adam Aznou ▼ Carlos Puga
63'⇄▲ Carlos Dotor ▼ Joaquín Muñoz
63'⇄▲ Adrián Nino ▼ Rafa Rodríguez
66'Carlos Dotor
73'⇄▲ Álex Calatrava ▼ Bryan Zaragoza
74'⇄▲ Izan Merino ▼ Fernando Calero
82'⇄▲ Pere Milla ▼ Edu Expósito
82'⇄▲ Roger Hinojo ▼ Roberto Fernández
82'⇄▲ Marcos Fernández ▼ Tyrhys Dolan
82'⇄▲ Haitam Abaida ▼ Pablo Martínez
84'Clemens Riedel
87'Roger Hinojo
89'Adam Aznou
90+3'⚽Adrián Nino ast. Rafita 1-1
Live commentary
- Match ends, Malaga 1, Espanyol 1.
- 90'+5'Second Half ends, Malaga 1, Espanyol 1.
- 90'+4'Handball by Omar El Hilali (Espanyol).
- 90'+3'Goal! Malaga 1, Espanyol 1. Adrián Niño (Malaga) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Rafita with a cross.
- 90'+2'Carlos Dotor (Malaga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2'Foul by Urko González de Zárate (Espanyol).
- 90'+1'Foul by Adam Aznou (Malaga).
- 90'+1'Omar El Hilali (Espanyol) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'Attempt missed. Cala (Espanyol) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 89'Adam Aznou (Malaga) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 89'Foul by Adam Aznou (Malaga).
- 89'Cala (Espanyol) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 87'Roger Hinojo (Espanyol) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 87'Rafita (Malaga) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 87'Foul by Roger Hinojo (Espanyol).
- 85'Corner, Malaga. Conceded by Ángel Fortuño.
- 85'Attempt saved. Adrián Niño (Malaga) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Ángel Fortuño (Espanyol).
- 84'Clemens Riedel (Espanyol) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 84'David Larrubia (Malaga) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 84'Foul by Clemens Riedel (Espanyol).
- 83'Corner, Espanyol. Conceded by Ángel Recio.
- 82'Substitution, Malaga. Haitam Abaida replaces Pablo Martínez.
- 82'Substitution, Espanyol. Marcos Fernández replaces Tyrhys Dolan.
- 82'Substitution, Espanyol. Pere Milla replaces Edu Expósito.
- 82'Substitution, Espanyol. Roger Hinojo replaces Roberto Fernández.
- 80'Corner, Malaga. Conceded by Cala.
- 80'Attempt blocked. Adam Aznou (Malaga) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 80'Attempt blocked. Ángel Recio (Malaga) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pablo Martínez with a cross.
- 80'Corner, Malaga. Conceded by Leandro Cabrera.
- 78'Attempt missed. Pablo Martínez (Malaga) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by David Larrubia.
- 77'Attempt saved. Pablo Martínez (Malaga) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ángel Fortuño (Espanyol).
- 76'Dani Lorenzo (Malaga) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76'Foul by Urko González de Zárate (Espanyol).
- 75'Rafita (Malaga) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 75'Foul by Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol).
- 74'Substitution, Malaga. Izan Merino replaces Fernando Calero.
- 73'Substitution, Espanyol. Cala replaces Bryan Zaragoza.
- 72'Attempt missed. Fernando Calero (Malaga) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Pablo Martínez with a cross following a corner.
- 72'Corner, Malaga. Conceded by Leandro Cabrera.
- 66'Carlos Dotor (Malaga) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 66'Foul by Carlos Dotor (Malaga).
- 66'Bryan Zaragoza (Espanyol) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 66'Attempt saved. Roberto Fernández (Espanyol) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Alfonso Herrero (Malaga). Assisted by Edu Expósito.
- 65'Foul by David Larrubia (Malaga).
- 65'Bryan Zaragoza (Espanyol) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63'Offside, Espanyol. Roberto Fernández is caught offside.
- 62'Substitution, Malaga. Carlos Dotor replaces Joaquín Muñoz.
- 62'Substitution, Malaga. Adrián Niño replaces Rafa Rodríguez.
- 62'Substitution, Malaga. Adam Aznou replaces Carlos Puga.
- 60'Pablo Martínez (Malaga) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.
- 60'Omar El Hilali (Espanyol) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 60'Joaquín Muñoz (Malaga) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 60'Foul by Omar El Hilali (Espanyol).
- 58'Corner, Malaga. Conceded by Quilindschy Hartman.
- 57'Substitution, Espanyol. Urko González de Zárate replaces Javi Hernández.
- 56'Offside, Malaga. Joaquín Muñoz is caught offside.
- 54'Attempt missed. Rafa Rodríguez (Malaga) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Carlos Puga.
- 50'Attempt missed. Edu Expósito (Espanyol) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 49'Attempt saved. Chupe (Malaga) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ángel Fortuño (Espanyol). Assisted by Joaquín Muñoz.
- 47'Attempt blocked. Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Javi Hernández.
- 46'Foul by Rafita (Malaga).
- 46'Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'Second Half begins Malaga 0, Espanyol 1.
- 45'+1'First Half ends, Malaga 0, Espanyol 1.
- 45'Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'Attempt blocked. Roberto Fernández (Espanyol) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Bryan Zaragoza.
- 44'Offside, Malaga. Chupe is caught offside.
- 43'David Larrubia (Malaga) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 43'Foul by Quilindschy Hartman (Espanyol).
- 41'Chupe (Malaga) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 41'Foul by Chupe (Malaga).
- 41'Javi Hernández (Espanyol) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39'Foul by Fernando Calero (Malaga).
- 39'Roberto Fernández (Espanyol) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38'Attempt saved. Rafa Rodríguez (Malaga) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ángel Fortuño (Espanyol). Assisted by Rafita.
- 38'Fernando Calero (Malaga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38'Foul by Roberto Fernández (Espanyol).
- 34'Ángel Recio (Malaga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34'Foul by Roberto Fernández (Espanyol).
- 32'Corner, Malaga. Conceded by Pol Lozano.
- 31'Corner, Malaga. Conceded by Tyrhys Dolan.
- 30'Attempt missed. Ángel Recio (Malaga) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Pablo Martínez with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 28'Carlos Puga (Malaga) is shown the yellow card.
- 28'Bryan Zaragoza (Espanyol) is shown the yellow card.
- 28'Foul by Bryan Zaragoza (Espanyol).
- 28'Carlos Puga (Malaga) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 28'Javi Hernández (Espanyol) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 28'Foul by Pablo Martínez (Malaga).
- 27'Roberto Fernández (Espanyol) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 27'Foul by Carlos Puga (Malaga).
- 26'Corner, Malaga. Conceded by Roberto Fernández.
- 26'Attempt missed. Rafa Rodríguez (Malaga) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Pablo Martínez with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 25'Joaquín Muñoz (Malaga) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 25'Foul by Pol Lozano (Espanyol).
- 24'Javi Hernández (Espanyol) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 24'Rafa Rodríguez (Malaga) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 24'Foul by Javi Hernández (Espanyol).
- 22'Corner, Espanyol. Conceded by Rafita.
- 22'Attempt blocked. Javi Hernández (Espanyol) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 22'Attempt saved. Roberto Fernández (Espanyol) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alfonso Herrero (Malaga). Assisted by Tyrhys Dolan.
- 20'Attempt blocked. Roberto Fernández (Espanyol) right footed shot from very close range is blocked.
- 19'Attempt saved. David Larrubia (Malaga) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ángel Fortuño (Espanyol). Assisted by Dani Lorenzo.
- 15'Foul by Roberto Fernández (Espanyol).
- 15'Fernando Calero (Malaga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13'Goal! Malaga 0, Espanyol 1. Bryan Zaragoza (Espanyol) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Javi Hernández following a fast break.
- 10'Roberto Fernández (Espanyol) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10'Foul by Fernando Calero (Malaga).
- 10'Attempt saved. David Larrubia (Malaga) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Ángel Fortuño (Espanyol). Assisted by Pablo Martínez.
- 6'Foul by Javi Hernández (Espanyol).
- 6'Ángel Recio (Malaga) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- First Half begins.
- Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Commentary: ESPN
Stats
MCFESP
General
58%Possession42%
0Big chances2
0Big chances missed2
8Corners2
Shots
15Total shots9
6Shots off target2
7Shots on target4
2Blocked shots3
1Hit woodwork0
9Shots inside box6
6Shots outside box3
Expected goals (xG)
0.69xG1.08
0.39xG open play0.94
0.30xG set play0.14
0.69Non-penalty xG1.08
0.77xG on target (xGOT)0.82
Passes
484Passes353
426 (88%)Accurate passes279 (79%)
187Own half196
239Opposition half83
22 (61%)Accurate long balls15 (27%)
6 (21%)Accurate crosses0 (0%)
24Throw-ins19
37Touches in opposition box16
2Offsides1
Defence
15Tackles25
7Interceptions7
4Shot blocks2
21Clearances27
2Keeper saves6
Duels
53Duels won55
41 (47%)Ground duels won46 (53%)
12 (57%)Aerial duels won9 (43%)
12 (44%)Successful dribbles11 (58%)
Discipline
4Yellow cards5
0Red cards0
10Fouls committed15
General
55%Possession45%
0Big chances2
0Big chances missed2
3Corners1
Shots
5Total shots5
2Shots off target0
3Shots on target3
0Blocked shots2
0Hit woodwork0
4Shots inside box4
1Shots outside box1
Expected goals (xG)
0.33xG0.74
0.27xG open play0.74
0.06xG set play0.00
0.33Non-penalty xG0.74
0.38xG on target (xGOT)0.76
Passes
241Passes199
214 (89%)Accurate passes167 (84%)
88Own half119
126Opposition half48
11 (65%)Accurate long balls8 (32%)
2 (15%)Accurate crosses0 (0%)
9Throw-ins9
9Touches in opposition box12
1Offsides0
Defence
7Tackles10
4Interceptions2
3Shot blocks0
8Clearances15
1Keeper saves3
Duels
23Duels won27
19 (45%)Ground duels won23 (55%)
4 (50%)Aerial duels won4 (50%)
4 (44%)Successful dribbles8 (67%)
Discipline
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
5Fouls committed8
General
62%Possession38%
0Big chances0
0Big chances missed0
5Corners1
Shots
10Total shots4
4Shots off target2
4Shots on target1
2Blocked shots1
1Hit woodwork0
5Shots inside box2
5Shots outside box2
Expected goals (xG)
0.36xG0.34
0.12xG open play0.20
0.24xG set play0.14
0.36Non-penalty xG0.34
0.39xG on target (xGOT)0.06
Passes
243Passes154
212 (87%)Accurate passes112 (73%)
99Own half77
113Opposition half35
11 (58%)Accurate long balls7 (23%)
4 (25%)Accurate crosses0 (0%)
15Throw-ins10
28Touches in opposition box4
1Offsides1
Defence
8Tackles15
3Interceptions5
1Shot blocks2
13Clearances12
1Keeper saves3
Duels
30Duels won28
22 (49%)Ground duels won23 (51%)
8 (62%)Aerial duels won5 (38%)
8 (44%)Successful dribbles3 (43%)
Discipline
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
5Fouls committed7
MálagaEspanyol
Expected goals (xG)
0.69–1.08
xG on target (xGOT)
0.77–0.82
Shots
15–9
Big chances
0–2
Match momentum
Above the line the home side is on top; below, the away side.
Shot map
← Espanyol (9)GoalOn targetOff target or blockedMálaga (15) →
xG: chance of each shot becoming a goal from its position and type. xGOT: the same once the shot is on target.
Player of the match
Bryan Zaragoza
Espanyol
Ratings
Málaga6.9
- 8.131RafitaA
- 7.810David Larrubia
- 7.622Dani Lorenzo
- 7.53Carlos Puga
- 7.315Ángel Recio
- 7.318Pablo Martínez
- 7.121Adrián Nino⚽▲63'
- 6.814Rafa Rodríguez
- 6.71Alfonso Herrero
- 6.620Fernando Calero
- 6.411Joaquín Muñoz
- 6.49Chupe
- 6.439Adam Aznou▲62'
- 6.323Izan Merino▲74'
- 6.28Carlos Dotor▲63'
Espanyol7.0
- 8.215Bryan Zaragoza⚽
- 7.428Javi HernándezA
- 7.31Ángel Fortuno
- 7.35Clemens Riedel
- 7.16Leandro Cabrera
- 7.19Roberto Fernández
- 7.024Tyrhys Dolan
- 6.910Pol Lozano
- 6.98Edu Expósito
- 6.823Omar El Hilali
- 6.83Quilindschy Hartman
- 6.122Álex Calatrava▲73'
- 5.94Urko González▲57'
Rating out of 10 for each player’s contribution to the match.
Lineups
Málaga · Substitutes
- 39Adam Aznou▲62'6.4
- 8Carlos Dotor▲63'6.2
- 21Adrián Nino▲63'7.1
- 23Izan Merino▲74'6.3
- 7Haitam Abaida▲82'
- 30Andrés Céspedes
- 13Carlos López
- 5Álex Pastor
- 4Einar Galilea
- 25Juan Berrocal
- 6Ramón Enríquez
- 17Eneko Jauregi
Manager: Juan Funes
Espanyol · Substitutes
- 4Urko González▲57'5.9
- 22Álex Calatrava▲73'6.1
- 21Roger Hinojo▲82'
- 18Marcos Fernández▲82'
- 11Pere Milla▲82'
- 31Llorenç Serred
- 13Marko Dmitrović
- 14Unai Núñez
- 16Vanja Drkušić
- 20Gabriel Moscardo
- 26Rafel Bauzà
- 7Javi Puado
Manager: Manolo González
Last 5 matches
Málaga
L@ Real Madrid4-030 Aug 2026
DLevante0-06 Sept 2026
D@ Celta Vigo1-113 Sept 2026
LVillarreal3-117 Sept 2026
L@ Getafe1-020 Sept 2026
Espanyol
L@ Real Sociedad2-129 Aug 2026
DSevilla1-16 Sept 2026
W@ Osasuna2-012 Sept 2026
L@ Rayo Vallecano2-115 Sept 2026
LElche3-118 Sept 2026
Head-to-head record
0
Málaga
0
Draws
5
Espanyol
Last meetings
2 May 2021Espanyol3 – 0Málaga
2 Nov 2020Málaga0 – 3Espanyol
13 May 2018Espanyol4 – 1Málaga
8 Jan 2018Málaga0 – 1Espanyol
4 Feb 2017Málaga0 – 1Espanyol
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | +30 | 27 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Atlético | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 22 | WWWWW |
| 3 |  Real Madrid | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +14 | 21 | WWLWW |
| 4 |  Betis | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 19 | WWDWL |
| 5 |  Real Sociedad | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 16 | WLWWW |
| 6 |  Sevilla | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 14 | WWLDL |
| 7 |  Alavés | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 12 | LDLLD |
| 8 |  Celta Vigo | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 11 | DDWDW |
| 9 |  Deportivo | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 | DLDLD |
| 10 |  Osasuna | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 11 | LLDLW |
| 11 |  Levante | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 10 | LLDDW |
| 12 |  Villarreal | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | LWWLD |
| 13 |  Athletic | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 | DDDDL |
| 14 |  Rayo | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 9 | LWDDD |
| 15 |  Getafe | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 9 | DLWLD |
| 16 |  Espanyol | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 8 | LDWLL |
| 17 |  Racing | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -12 | 8 | WLLDL |
| 18 |  Elche | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -6 | 7 | DLWDD |
| 19 |  Valencia | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -9 | 6 | LWLDD |
| 20 |  Málaga | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -12 | 5 | LDDLL |
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FAQ
What was the score in Málaga v Espanyol?
Málaga and Espanyol drew 1-1 on Friday 9 October (LaLiga).
Who scored in Málaga v Espanyol?
Goals: Bryan Zaragoza 13' and Adrián Niño 90'+3'.
When do Málaga play next?
Málaga play Real Betis on Saturday 31 October at 17:30 (UK time).
When do Espanyol play next?
Espanyol play Racing Santander on Saturday 24 October at 15:15 (UK time).
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