Malaga lineup vs Espanyol
Malaga's most-used XI this season (starts from 7 matches): Herrero (7); Recio (7), Rafita (6), Galilea (6), Merino (5); Larrubia (6), Lorenzo (5); Chupe (6), Muñoz (5). Since left: Salinas, Dotor. Next match: vs Espanyol, Fri 9 Oct.
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Latest Malaga moves
All clubs →Quiet since 31 Aug: nothing new to report
- TRANSFERBerrocal signs from Getafe31 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERArriaza goes out on loan31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERCajuste joins on loan from Napoli31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERCheikh joins on loan from Everton30 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERMontero leaves for Leganes28 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERSánchez leaves24 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERGarcía leaves24 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERJuanpe leaves for Gamba Osaka22 Aug · Transfer
Malaga most-used starting XI
7 MATCHESMalaga's most-used starting XI this season, across 7 official matches, was Herrero in goal, a back five of Recio, Rafita, Galilea, Merino and Salinas, and Chupe and Muñoz further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKHerrero
- DEFRecio
- DEFRafita
- DEFGalilea
- DEFMerino
- DEFSalinas
- MIDDotor
- MIDLarrubia
- MIDLorenzo
- FWDChupe
- FWDMuñoz
Team news
- No longer available: Salinas and Dotor.
- Most-used shape: 4-4-2 in 5 of the last 7 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Malaga this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Malaga are 20th in the PD on 3 points from 7 games. They have W0 D2 L3 in their last five.
Most Common Malaga Starting XI
Based on 7 official matches this season
- HerreroGK · 7 starts
- RecioDEF · 7 starts
- RafitaDEF · 6 starts
- GalileaDEF · 6 starts
- MerinoDEF · 5 starts
- SalinasDEF · 4 startsLeft the club
- DotorMID · 6 startsLeft the club
- LarrubiaMID · 6 starts
- LorenzoMID · 5 starts
- ChupeFWD · 6 starts
- MuñozFWD · 5 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDChupe1/2 penalties scored
Malaga fixtures
Malaga vs Espanyol
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LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVESMalaga
- Who started Malaga's last match?
- Malaga's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the La Liga (4-2-3-1): Alfonso Herrero, Rafita, Juan Berrocal, Ángel Recio, José Salinas, Rafa Rodríguez, Dani Lorenzo, David Larrubia, Carlos Dotor, Joaquín Muñoz, Eneko Jauregi.
- What was Malaga's last result?
- Malaga lost to Getafe 0–1 on 20 Sept 2026.
- Who takes penalties for Malaga?
- Chupe has taken the most penalties for Malaga this season, scoring 1 of 2.
- Who has made the most starts for Malaga this season?
- Alfonso Herrero leads with 7 starts for Malaga across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Malaga use most often?
- Malaga have used a 4-4-2 in 5 of their 7 matches this season.
- Which Malaga goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Alfonso Herrero has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Malaga this season, starting 7 matches.
- Which Malaga defender has started the most this season?
- Ángel Recio has made the most starts as defender for Malaga this season, starting 7 matches.
- Which Malaga midfielder has started the most this season?
- Carlos Dotor has made the most starts as midfielder for Malaga this season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Malaga forward has started the most this season?
- Chupete has made the most starts as forward for Malaga this season, starting 6 matches.
Malaga vs Espanyol
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