Match report

Malaga Defeats Sporting Gijon 3–1 in Segunda División

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon
1–3
FT
Malaga
Malaga
Jan 4, 2026

Malaga triumphed in an intense match against Sporting Gijon, ending the game 3–1. The victory was secured by goals from Chupe, A. Nino, and a late goal from J. Lobete after a penalty for Sporting Gijon’s J. Otero.

Key Facts

  • • Chupe opened the scoring for Malaga at 35 minutes with an assist from D. Larrubia.
  • • A. Nino doubled Malaga's lead in the 58th minute, making it 2-0.
  • • Sporting Gijon reduced the deficit through a penalty scored by J. Otero in the 81st minute.
  • • J. Lobete sealed the win for Malaga with an additional goal at 87 minutes.
  • • B. Olivan was sent off from Sporting Gijon after receiving a red card at 85 minutes.

Lineups

Sporting Gijon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Yanez (G)
  • 2 G. Rosas (D)
  • 23 E. Curbelo (D)
  • 15 P. Vazquez (D)
  • 5 D. Sanchez (D)
  • 8 J. Bernal (M)
  • 6 Nacho Martin (M)
  • 17 J. Dubasin (M)
  • 10 C. Gelabert Pina (M)
  • 7 G. Campos (M)
  • 19 J. Otero (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 C. Joel
  • 3 P. Garcia
  • 12 B. Olivan
  • 4 L. Perrin
  • 20 K. Vazquez
  • 14 A. Corredera
  • 36 M. Rodriguez
  • 24 J. Smith
  • 9 J. Caicedo
  • 16 O. Cortes
  • 18 A. Coundoul
  • 11 D. Queipo

Malaga

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

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

Timeline

  1. Sporting Gijon
    18' Sporting Gijon Card · Yellow Card
    C. Gelabert Pina

    Foul

  2. Malaga
    35' Malaga Goal · Normal Goal
    Chupe · Assist: D. Larrubia
  3. Malaga
    42' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    D. Larrubia

    Foul

  4. Malaga
    58' Malaga Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Nino
  5. Malaga
    64' Malaga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Nino · On: Rafa Rodriguez
  6. Malaga
    64' Malaga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ochoa · On: J. Munoz
  7. Sporting Gijon
    66' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Vazquez · On: B. Olivan
  8. Sporting Gijon
    66' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Campos · On: Álex Corredera
  9. Sporting Gijon
    73' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jesús Bernal · On: D. Queipo
  10. Malaga
    74' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    Rafa Rodriguez

    Foul

  11. Sporting Gijon
    79' Sporting Gijon Var · Penalty confirmed
    Álex Corredera
  12. Sporting Gijon
    81' Sporting Gijon Goal · Penalty
    J. Otero
  13. Sporting Gijon
    85' Sporting Gijon Card · Red Card
    B. Olivan

    Foul

  14. Sporting Gijon
    85' Sporting Gijon Var · Card upgrade
    B. Olivan
  15. Malaga
    86' Malaga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Larrubia · On: J. Lobete
  16. Malaga
    87' Malaga Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Lobete
  17. Malaga
    88' Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lobete
  18. Malaga
    90'+9 Malaga Card · Yellow Card
    C. Puga

    Foul

  19. Malaga
    90' Malaga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Dotor · On: Juanpe
  20. Malaga
    90' Malaga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Chupe · On: E. Jauregi

Match Stats

Stat Sporting Gijon Malaga
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 84%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 14 13
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 484 447
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 1.56 1.46
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 421 374
Shots Inside Box 10 9
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Malaga’s early goals by Chupe and A. Nino set the stage for their victory, giving them a strong lead in the match.
  • ▸ Sporting Gijon's penalty goal by J. Otero offered hope but was dashed when B. Olivan received a red card, drastically changing the momentum.