The Monday night slot at La Rosaleda sees Málaga welcome Deportivo La Coruña on 24 August 2026 (21:30 CEST). Two sides with passionate fanbases and promotion pedigree meet in an Andalusian–Galician clash that should deliver atmosphere and intensity.
Málaga: team news & form
Málaga's 4-4-2 leans on Weissman up front and Juankar's experience wide left. La Rosaleda roared again in Jornada 1 — the hosts will look to impose tempo from the first whistle.
Málaga Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-4-2
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Deportivo: team news & form
Deportivo travel with Aubameyang as the headline No.9 and Patiño pulling strings in midfield. Angeliño offers width from left-back; away form will test their defensive organisation.
Tactical battle
Málaga will press at home and aim to isolate Deportivo's centre-backs; Aubameyang's movement against a high line is the visitors' best route to goal.
Prediction & fantasy picks
- Weissman (Málaga, FWD): focal point at La Rosaleda.
- Aubameyang (Deportivo, FWD): premium anytime scorer.
- Charlie Patiño (Deportivo, MID): creative hub from deep.
- Predictor: Málaga 1–1 Deportivo.
Prediction
Quality up front on both sides points to goals. Prediction: Málaga 1–1 Deportivo.