Málaga defeats Las Palmas to reach Spanish promotion playoff final

Málaga secured a 1‑0 victory over Unión Deportiva Las Palmas in the semifinal of the promotion playoff to Spain’s Primera División. The winning goal came in the second half when Dani Lorenzo delivered a back‑heel pass that David Larrubia converted with a left‑footed shot.

The match was officiated by Murcian referee Rafael Sánchez López, who has previously overseen several Málaga games this season. During the encounter, controversy arose over a non‑awarded penalty for Málaga and a potential red‑card incident involving Las Palmas attacker Carlos Dotor, but the referee’s decisions stood.

Málaga’s controlled performance, highlighted by strong defensive play and the decisive contribution of forward Larrubia, bookended its path to the playoff final, while Las Palmas will look to regroup for the next round.