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Málaga CF Trofeo Costa del Sol preseason match
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Málaga CF initially faced challenges regarding the Trofeo Costa del Sol preseason match against Fulham, reporting low ticket sales at La Rosaleda stadium. Factors cited for the limited interest included stadium due to high temperatures, the summer holiday season, a scheduled solar eclipse, and fan dissatisfaction with pricing structures. The match ultimately ended in a 2-2 draw. Following draw following a 91st-minute penalty by Eneko Jauregides that equalized the score, the game was set for a penalty shootout. However, the shootout did not take place after score. Controversy erupted when Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa was sent off following protests to the referee. Following the dismissal, Fulham subsequently refused to participate in the scheduled penalty kicks, resulting in shootout. The English club claimed that the match contract did not include a shootout and cited concerns regarding their travel schedule to the airport. Málaga CF being awarded contested this assertion, maintaining that a shootout had been planned. In the absence of the Fulham players, Málaga players performed a penalty into an empty net to celebrate, and the Spanish club was declared the winner of the trophy.
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- 2026-08-13 12:41 UTC Málaga CF Trofeo Costa del Sol preseason match
- 2026-08-12 21:43 UTC Málaga CF Trofeo Costa del Sol preseason match
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