Atlético de Madrid defeated Málaga CF 2-0 on Wednesday in the opening match of the 2026/27 LaLiga EA SPORTS season [1].
The result marks a successful start for Atlético and a challenging return for Málaga CF, which is competing in the top flight for the first time in eight years [4].
The match took place at the Cívitas Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, with kick-off at 21:00 CET [2, 3]. Goals from Kang-In Lee and Álex Baena secured the victory for the home side, earning Atlético three points [1, 5].
Diego Simeone, the coach of Atlético de Madrid, praised the quality of the scoring plays. "Fueron dos golazos, bien resueltos," Simeone said [6].
Málaga CF struggled to find a breakthrough against the Madrid side. José María Funes, the Málaga coach, expressed dissatisfaction with the result following the match. "Cuando no ganas no puedes irte satisfecho," Funes said [6].
The victory allows Atlético to begin the campaign at the top of the table. The match served as a welcoming fixture for Málaga, though the eight-year gap since their last top-flight appearance was evident in the final score [4].
“"Fueron dos golazos, bien resueltos"”
This opening result reinforces Atlético de Madrid's position as a dominant force at the Metropolitano. For Málaga CF, the loss highlights the immediate difficulty of adapting to the pace and quality of LaLiga after nearly a decade in the lower divisions, suggesting a steep learning curve for the newly promoted side this season.
