Málaga and Almería finish 0‑0 in first leg of La Liga promotion playoff

Málaga CF and UD Almería drew 0‑0 in the first leg of the two‑match playoff for promotion to Spain’s top‑flight La Liga. The match at La Rosaleda was tightly contested with few clear chances; a draw benefits Almería because they finished higher in the regular‑season table and would be promoted if the aggregate remains level after the second leg.

The return leg is set for Saturday, 20 June at 21:00 in the UD Almería Stadium. In the days before the first match, fireworks and pyrotechnic devices were launched near the Málaga team’s hotel, alarming residents and prompting authorities to label the fixture a high‑risk event. Both municipal governments called for calm ahead of the decisive second match.

The outcome of the second leg will determine which club joins the Primera División for the upcoming season.