Match report

Malaga Defeats Almeria 2–1 in Segunda División Clash

Malaga
Malaga
2–1
FT
Almeria
Almeria
Dec 21, 2025

Malaga secured victory over Almeria by scoring two goals to one. The early game saw yellow cards for both teams, but it was D. Lorenzo's goal from a Chupe assist that put Malaga ahead at the 33rd minute. Despite Almeria's S. Arribas equalizing with a penalty in the 69th minute, Chupe scored again in the 81st minute to clinch the win for Malaga.

Key Facts

  • • Malaga defeated Almeria by a score of 2–1.
  • • D. Lorenzo opened the scoring with an assist from Chupe at minute 33.
  • • S. Arribas equalized for Almeria via penalty kick in the 69th minute.
  • • Chupe scored Malaga's second goal and the match-winner in the 81st minute.

Lineups

Malaga

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Herrero (G)
  • 3 C. Puga (D)
  • 16 D. Murillo (D)
  • 4 E. Galilea (D)
  • 14 V. Garcia (D)
  • 12 C. Dotor (M)
  • 23 I. Merino (M)
  • 22 D. Lorenzo (M)
  • 10 D. Larrubia (F)
  • 9 Chupe (F)
  • 11 J. Munoz (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 C. Lopez
  • 2 J. Gabilondo
  • 7 H. Abaida
  • 17 E. Jauregi
  • 20 J. Montero
  • 21 A. Nino
  • 24 J. Lobete
  • 31 Rafita
  • 35 A. Ochoa
  • 37 R. Rodriguez

Almeria

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Fernandez (G)
  • 22 D. Chirino (D)
  • 15 A. Hernandez (D)
  • 4 N. Monte (D)
  • 3 A. Munoz (D)
  • 14 I. Baba (M)
  • 17 D. Lopy (M)
  • 11 S. Arribas (M)
  • 8 Gui Guedes (M)
  • 23 A. Embarba (M)
  • 9 Thalys (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 F. Martinez
  • 31 B. Iribarne
  • 2 A. Puigmal
  • 6 A. Horta
  • 12 Leo Baptistao
  • 16 M. Luna
  • 20 A. Centelles
  • 26 H. Kounia
  • 29 S. Dzodic
  • 32 P. Fidel Cedillo Segura
  • 36 M. Perovic

Timeline

  1. Almeria
    24' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    A. Munoz

    Foul

  2. Almeria
    27' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    D. Chirino

    Foul

  3. Malaga
    33' Malaga Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Lorenzo · Assist: Chupe
  4. Malaga
    36' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    Izan Merino

    Foul

  5. Malaga
    41' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    D. Murillo

    Foul

  6. Almeria
    46' Almeria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Hernandez · On: A. Puigmal
  7. Almeria
    46' Almeria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Munoz · On: A. Centelles
  8. Almeria
    64' Almeria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Chirino · On: Marcos Luna
  9. Malaga
    66' Malaga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Dotor · On: Rafa Rodriguez
  10. Almeria
    69' Almeria Goal · Penalty
    S. Arribas
  11. Malaga
    74' Malaga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Munoz · On: A. Nino
  12. Malaga
    74' Malaga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Izan Merino · On: A. Ochoa
  13. Almeria
    75' Almeria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thalys · On: Léo Baptistão
  14. Almeria
    76' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    Nélson Monte

    Foul

  15. Almeria
    79' Almeria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Arribas · On: S. Dzodic
  16. Malaga
    81' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    Chupe
  17. Malaga
    81' Malaga Goal · Normal Goal
    Chupe
  18. Malaga
    83' Malaga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Larrubia · On: H. Abaida
  19. Malaga
    83' Malaga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Chupe · On: J. Lobete
  20. Almeria
    90'+4 Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    Dion Lopy

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Malaga Almeria
Fouls 20 8
Pass Accuracy 77% 85%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 14
Corners 1 2
Total Passes 294 499
Yellow Cards 5 4
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 7 5
xG 2.18 1.63
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 225 425
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 5 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Malaga took a crucial lead at the 33rd minute when D. Lorenzo capitalized on an assist from Chupe.
  • ▸ Despite Almeria's determination, Chupe’s second goal in the 81st minute sealed Malaga's victory and thwarted any comeback attempts.