Match report

Malaga Secures Narrow Win Over Albacete 1-0 in Segunda División

Malaga
Malaga
1–0
FT
Albacete
Albacete
Feb 22, 2026

Malaga held off Albacete to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory at their home ground. The decisive goal came from J. Munoz in the 54th minute, assisted by Rafa Garrido. Both teams saw multiple substitutions and yellow cards issued as the match remained tense throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Malaga 1-0 Albacete
  • • Goal scorer: J. Munoz (54') for Malaga, assisted by Rafa Garrido
  • • Yellow cards: D. Lorenzo (Malaga) in the 49th minute and F. Gamez (Albacete) in the 70th minute
  • • Substitutions were frequent on both sides with Albacete making more changes compared to Malaga

Lineups

Malaga

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Alfonso Herrero (G)
  • 3 Carlos Puga (D)
  • 16 Diego Murillo (D)
  • 4 Einar Galilea (D)
  • 31 Rafa Garrido (D)
  • 12 Carlos Dotor (M)
  • 23 Izan Merino (M)
  • 22 Dani Lorenzo (M)
  • 10 David Larrubia (F)
  • 9 Chupete (F)
  • 11 Joaquín Muñoz (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Julen Lobete
  • 20 Francisco Montero
  • 8 Juanpe
  • 25 Josué Dorrio
  • 17 Eneko Jauregi
  • 13 Carlos Lopez
  • 2 Jokin Gabilondo
  • 14 Victor Garcia Marin
  • 36 Ángel Recio
  • 37 Rafa Rodriguez
  • 7 Haitam Abaida
  • 21 Adrián Niño

Albacete

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Raúl Lizoain (G)
  • 15 Fran Gámez (D)
  • 22 Lluís López (D)
  • 24 Jesús Vallejo (D)
  • 3 Jonathan Gómez (D)
  • 8 Martín Fernández (M)
  • 4 Agus Medina (M)
  • 17 Alejandro Meléndez (M)
  • 6 Antonio Pacheco (M)
  • 7 Antonio Puertas (M)
  • 19 Alex Rubio (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Daniel Bernabeu
  • 11 Victor Valverde
  • 2 Lorenzo Aguado
  • 20 Samuel Obeng
  • 10 Jefté Betancor
  • 30 Mario Ramos
  • 23 Pepe Sánchez
  • 5 Javier Moreno
  • 16 José Carlos Lazo
  • 14 Victor San Bartolome
  • 18 Javi Villar

Timeline

  1. Albacete
    46' Albacete subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jonathan Gómez · On: D. Bernabeu
  2. Albacete
    46' Albacete subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Fernandez · On: V. Valverde
  3. Malaga
    49' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    D. Lorenzo

    Foul

  4. Malaga
    54' Malaga Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Munoz · Assist: Rafa Garrido
  5. Albacete
    70' Albacete Card · Yellow Card
    F. Gamez

    Foul

  6. Albacete
    72' Albacete subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Gamez · On: Lorenzo
  7. Albacete
    72' Albacete subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Rubio · On: Jefté Betancor
  8. Albacete
    72' Albacete subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Puertas · On: S. Obeng
  9. Malaga
    77' Malaga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Munoz · On: J. Lobete
  10. Malaga
    85' Malaga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Galilea · On: Francisco Montero
  11. Malaga
    85' Malaga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Lorenzo · On: Juanpe
  12. Malaga
    90'+1 Malaga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Chupe · On: E. Jauregi
  13. Malaga
    90'+4 Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    Juanpe

    Foul

  14. Malaga
    90' Malaga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Dotor · On: J. Dorrio

Match Stats

Stat Malaga Albacete
Fouls 13 17
Pass Accuracy 84% 81%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 8
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 459 366
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 8 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 386 297
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match remained goalless until J. Munoz's decisive strike for Malaga in the 54th minute, which shifted momentum and secured a lead that held up.
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions by Albacete during the second half failed to produce an equalizer despite their efforts.