Málaga CF
The club of the Costa del Sol, remembered for its Champions League run in 2012/13. Here is a quick profile, the club’s fixtures, results and league table, its honours and its biggest rivals.
Málaga CF fixtures and results
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Computed from full-time results, 2026/27 season. Updated Thu 5 Nov, 11:24 UTC| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 1 | FC Barcelona | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | +33 | 30 | |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | +14 | 28 | |
| 3 |  Real Madrid | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | +18 | 27 | |
| 4 | Real Betis Seville | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 23 | |
| 5 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 19 | |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 17 | |
| 7 | Athletic Bilbao | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 15 | |
| 8 |  RC Deportivo de A Coruna | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +1 | 14 | |
| 9 |  Villarreal CF | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 12 | |
| 10 |  RC Celta de Vigo | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | |
| 11 | Deportivo Alaves | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 12 | |
| 12 |  Rayo Vallecano | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 12 | |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 12 | |
| 14 | Espanyol Barcelona | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 11 | |
| 15 | CA Osasuna | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 11 | |
| 16 | Racing Santander | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -14 | 11 | |
| 17 |  Elche CF | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 10 | |
| 18 |  Levante UD | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 10 | |
| 19 |  Valencia CF | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 9 | |
| 20 | Malaga CF | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | -13 | 5 |
About Málaga CF
Málaga CF trace their roots to 1904, although the present club was formed in 1948 after earlier clubs in the city folded. They play at La Rosaleda in blue and white and take their nickname, Los Boquerones, the anchovies, from the city’s famous local dish.
The club’s most famous season was 2012/13, when Málaga reached the Champions League quarter-finals and were knocked out by Borussia Dortmund after conceding two goals in stoppage time of the second leg. Málaga also won the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2002, and returned to La Liga for 2026/27 through the promotion play-offs.
Honours and highlights
Best results| Competition | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Champions League quarter-finals | 1 | 2012/13 |
| UEFA Intertoto Cup | 1 | 2002 |
Rivals
Granada
The Andalusian derby against Granada is one of Málaga’s most important regional fixtures, between two neighbouring Andalusian cities.
Málaga CF FAQs
Where do Málaga play their home games?
At La Rosaleda in Málaga, which holds around 30,000 spectators.
What is Málaga’s best European result?
Málaga reached the Champions League quarter-finals in 2012/13, losing to Borussia Dortmund.
Why are Málaga called Los Boquerones?
The nickname means the anchovies, a reference to the fish dish that is a symbol of the city.
Who are Málaga’s biggest rivals?
Granada are the main regional rivals, in the Andalusian derby.
Where can I follow Málaga CF fixtures and results?
The fixtures and results section above shows the next five matches and the last five results, with kick-off times in your own timezone. The full list is on our La Liga page.