PREVIEW | Atlético de Madrid vs Málaga CF: team news, lineups, predictions (La Liga 19/08)

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·17 August 2026

PREVIEW | Atlético de Madrid vs Málaga CF: team news, lineups, predictions (La Liga 19/08)

Atlético de Madrid and Málaga CF face each other this Wednesday at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano for round one of the La Liga. Atlético de Madrid mark their 90th participation in the competition, whilst Málaga CF go into their 38th.

In their last fixture, Atlético de Madrid won 1-2 against Marseille (Pre-season 2026/27). In their last game, Málaga CF drew 2-2 with Fulham (Pre-season 2026/27).

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The last meeting between the two teams ended with Atlético de Madrid winning 1-0.

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Last starting XIs

Atlético de Madrid ( vs Villarreal CF 2026-05-24): Juan Musso, Marcos Llorente, Clément Lenglet, Marc Pubill, David Hancko, Álex Baena, Obed Vargas, Koke, Giuliano Simeone, Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman

Málaga CF ( vs Almería 2026-06-20): Alfonso Herrero, Carlos Puga, Diego Murillo, Javi Montero, Rafael Garrido, Carlos Dotor, Izan Merino, Davi Larrubia, Dani Lorenzo, Joaquín Muñoz, Chupe

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MANAGERS

Diego Simeone has faced Málaga CF on 14 occasions, recording nine wins, four draws and one defeat

HEAD TO HEAD

Atlético de Madrid and Málaga CF have already faced each other 74 times, with Atlético de Madrid holding the advantage: 42 wins, compared with 13 for Málaga CF.
At the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Atlético de Madrid hold the advantage in their meetings with Málaga CF: 28 wins in 37 games. Málaga CF have three victories.
In the Spanish league, the two teams have played 70 matches, with Atlético de Madrid winning 39, drawing 19 and Málaga CF winning 12.