Match report

Malaga Defeats Cordoba 1-0 in Segunda División Clash

Cordoba
Cordoba
0–1
FT
Malaga
Malaga
Jan 18, 2026

Malaga secured their first away victory of the season as they narrowly defeated Cordoba at the Nuevo Estadio Arcángel on Tuesday night. The match was decided by an early goal from D. Larrubia in the 29th minute, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances thereafter. Despite numerous substitutions and a fiery atmosphere, neither team could find the back of the net again.

Key Facts

  • • D. Larrubia scored the only goal in the 29th minute for Malaga.
  • • Carlos Albarrán received a yellow card for Cordoba in the 40th minute.
  • • Cordoba made multiple substitutions in the second half, including Isma Ruiz and D. de Almeida off the pitch.
  • • Eduardo Galilea was shown a yellow card late in the game for argument with the referee.

Lineups

Cordoba

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Alvarez (G)
  • 21 C. Albarran (D)
  • 15 X. Sintes (D)
  • 4 Alex Martin (D)
  • 5 D. Bri (D)
  • 20 A. del Moral (M)
  • 30 D. Requena (M)
  • 23 C. Carracedo (M)
  • 24 P. Ortiz (M)
  • 10 J. Gonzalez (M)
  • 18 A. Fuentes (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 A. Arevalo
  • 13 C. Marin
  • 2 I. Vilarrasa
  • 8 I. Ruiz
  • 28 J. Salas
  • 19 D. de Almeida
  • 14 S. Guardiola
  • 17 Adilson
  • 9 N. Obolskiy
  • 6 Percan
  • 11 K. Medina

Malaga

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Herrero (G)
  • 3 C. Puga (D)
  • 16 D. Murillo (D)
  • 4 E. Galilea (D)
  • 31 Rafita (D)
  • 23 I. Merino (M)
  • 10 D. Larrubia (M)
  • 12 C. Dotor (M)
  • 22 D. Lorenzo (M)
  • 21 A. Nino (F)
  • 9 Chupe (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 C. Lopez
  • 2 J. Gabilondo
  • 20 J. Montero
  • 36 A. Recio
  • 8 Juanpe
  • 35 A. Ochoa
  • 37 R. Rodriguez
  • 7 H. Abaida
  • 25 J. Dorrio
  • 17 E. Jauregi
  • 24 J. Lobete
  • 11 J. Munoz

Timeline

  1. Malaga
    29' Malaga Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Larrubia
  2. Cordoba
    40' Cordoba Card · Yellow Card
    Carlos Albarrán

    Foul

  3. Malaga
    52' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    C. Puga

    Foul

  4. Cordoba
    55' Cordoba subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. del Moral · On: Isma Ruiz
  5. Cordoba
    55' Cordoba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Ortiz · On: D. de Almeida
  6. Malaga
    73' Malaga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Nino · On: J. Munoz
  7. Cordoba
    74' Cordoba subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alex Martin · On: Percan
  8. Cordoba
    81' Cordoba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Requena · On: S. Guardiola
  9. Cordoba
    81' Cordoba subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Bri · On: K. Medina
  10. Malaga
    82' Malaga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Dotor · On: Rafa Rodriguez
  11. Malaga
    86' Malaga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Puga · On: Ángel Recio
  12. Malaga
    86' Malaga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Lorenzo · On: A. Ochoa
  13. Malaga
    86' Malaga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Chupe · On: E. Jauregi
  14. Malaga
    90'+7 Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    E. Galilea

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Cordoba Malaga
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 85% 77%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 8
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 483 331
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 7 5
xG 0.87 0.45
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 411 256
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Larrubia's goal in the 29th minute gave Malaga the lead and shifted momentum towards them.
  • ▸ The introduction of A. Nino as a substitute for Malaga at the 73rd minute helped solidify their defensive structure, preventing Cordoba from mounting a comeback.