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The Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium is dressed for the occasion this Wednesday, August 19 (1:00 p.m. Central Mexico time / 9:00 p.m. Spain time) for both clubs’ debut in the 2026/27 LaLiga EA Sports season. Atlético de Madrid begin a new era driven by major signings such as Alejandro Grimaldo, Morten Hjulmand, and Kang In Lee, but also marked by Antoine Griezmann’s definitive farewell to join MLS. For this opener, Diego Simeone left Obed Vargas and Julián Álvarez out of the squad amid uncertainty over their future, in addition to injured players such as Alexander Sorloth.

Meanwhile, Málaga CF are enjoying an emotional reunion with the elite of Spanish football after eight years spent in the lower divisions. The Andalusian side return to the same stage they left in 2017, with their hopes intact of pulling off an upset and earning points in their bid to secure survival.

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